Bump Stock Surrender DEMAND

Published on January 16, 2018
Duration: 5:42

Massachusetts has enacted a ban on bump stocks and trigger cranks, effective February 1st, 2018. Licensed firearm owners are being notified by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (Yaffe's) to surrender these devices to local police for destruction. Possession after the grace period carries felony penalties, potentially up to life in prison, with no clear method for proving compliance or police accountability for surrendered items. Gun rights organizations are considering legal challenges, citing unconstitutional property confiscation.

Quick Summary

Massachusetts law mandates the surrender of bump stocks and trigger cranks by February 1st, 2018. Licensed firearm owners must contact local police to transfer these prohibited items. Possession after the deadline carries felony penalties, potentially up to life in prison, regardless of other firearm licenses held.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: MA Bump Stock Ban
  2. 00:41Letter Title: Prohibiting Bump Stocks & Trigger Cranks
  3. 01:03Definition of a Bump Stock
  4. 01:22Definition of a Trigger Crank
  5. 01:50Prohibition on Purchase/Sale
  6. 02:08Surrender Requirement
  7. 02:36Possession Penalties & Grace Period
  8. 03:06License Invalidation for Possession
  9. 03:40Gun Owners' Action League Response
  10. 04:00Current Date & National Implications
  11. 04:21Federal Action on Bump Stocks
  12. 04:50ATF Public Comment Period
  13. 05:06Future Outlook & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for surrendering bump stocks and trigger cranks in Massachusetts?

Licensed firearm owners in Massachusetts must surrender prohibited bump stocks and trigger cranks by February 1st, 2018. Failure to do so after this date can result in criminal prosecution, including felony charges.

How does Massachusetts law define a bump stock?

Massachusetts law defines a bump stock as any device for a weapon that increases its rate of fire by using recoil energy to create a reciprocating action that facilitates repeated trigger activation.

What are the penalties for possessing a bump stock or trigger crank after the deadline in Massachusetts?

Possessing a bump stock or trigger crank in Massachusetts after the February 1st, 2018 deadline can lead to criminal prosecution with felony penalties, potentially including life in prison.

Does a machine gun license exempt individuals from the Massachusetts bump stock ban?

No, Massachusetts law explicitly states that possession of bump stocks and trigger cranks is prohibited even for individuals holding a machine gun license (green card).

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