Surrender Your Bump Stocks! (Or Else) | 2A Today

Published on January 17, 2018
Duration: 5:45

This video details the state of Massachusetts's new regulations mandating the surrender of bump stocks and trigger cranks, classifying them as machine guns. Effective February 1, possession of these items is illegal, with non-compliance leading to potential life imprisonment. The state is notifying licensed gun owners via mail and advising them to contact local police for transfer and destruction of these prohibited items.

Quick Summary

Massachusetts has enacted Bill H4008, classifying bump stocks and trigger cranks as machine guns. Possession is now illegal, with penalties up to life imprisonment. Owners must surrender these items to local police by February 1st, as there is no grandfather clause for previously legal acquisitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction and News Alert
  2. 00:12Massachusetts Bump Stock Surrender Plans
  3. 00:27Recap: Massachusetts Bump Stock Ban History
  4. 00:58Bill H4008: Bump Stocks & Trigger Cranks as Machine Guns
  5. 01:20No Grandfather Clause for Existing Items
  6. 01:53New Alert: Executive Office of Public Safety Letter
  7. 02:15Effective Date and New Definitions
  8. 02:49How to Surrender Prohibited Items
  9. 03:06Consequences of Non-Compliance
  10. 03:18Historical Context: Compliance Rates
  11. 04:30Broader Implications and Federal/State Trends
  12. 04:54Legal Precedent: California Magazine Case
  13. 05:14Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new law regarding bump stocks in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has classified bump stocks and trigger cranks as machine guns under Bill H4008. Possession of these items is now illegal, with penalties including up to life imprisonment. The law took effect on February 1st.

How can Massachusetts residents surrender their bump stocks?

Residents are instructed to contact their local police department or the Massachusetts State Police to arrange an appointment for the transfer and destruction of prohibited items like bump stocks and trigger cranks.

Are there any exceptions for bump stocks legally owned before the ban?

No, the new Massachusetts law does not include a grandfather clause for bump stocks or trigger cranks that were legally purchased prior to the ban. Owners had a 90-day window to surrender or destroy them after the law's passage.

What are the penalties for not surrendering a bump stock in Massachusetts?

Failure to comply with the surrender mandate for bump stocks and trigger cranks in Massachusetts can lead to criminal prosecution, with potential penalties including a sentence of up to life in prison.

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