Massachusetts has enacted a significant ban on semi-automatic rifles and certain pistols capable of accepting detachable magazines, as announced by Attorney General Mora Healey. This ban, implemented via an enforcement notice without legislative consultation, redefines "assault weapons" using similarity and interchangeability tests. Ownership of previously legal firearms now technically places individuals in a felon category, though immediate prosecution is unlikely for existing owners. The move has sparked significant backlash from gun owners, with legislative efforts underway to curb the Attorney General's authority.
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