(Already posted this on rec.guns)

Hi,
I keep my boat in massachusetts waters and need to know the law
regarding secure storage on a boat.

Does anyone know what's required for both long guns and hand guns?

Is a locked wooden locker good enough?

Do I need trigger locks?

Can I leave guns on board "permanently" if they are properly stored?

Any help appreciated,
Thanks
Sean

Given the gun-unfriendly nature of things in MA, I would contact the State
Police and not leave it to advice on the newsgroups.
Way too many liability concerns.
You might try the NRA website, but I would spend the quarter and call the
troopers.

Cliff

Chief3mfc wrote:
Given the gun-unfriendly nature of things in MA, I would contact the State
Police and not leave it to advice on the newsgroups.
Way too many liability concerns.
You might try the NRA website, but I would spend the quarter and call the
troopers.

Cliff

I agree with Cliff. I'd also talk to the CG and local Marine Patrol.
Then I'd probably take the most restrictive advice from among the three.

dave

"Sean" none wrote in message
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(Already posted this on rec.guns)

Hi,
I keep my boat in massachusetts waters and need to know the law
regarding secure storage on a boat.

Does anyone know what's required for both long guns and hand guns?

Is a locked wooden locker good enough?

Do I need trigger locks?

Can I leave guns on board "permanently" if they are properly stored?

You need to call the SP and ask what the current regulations are.
I know that they are very restrictive - in particular with respect to
long guns.

I do know that trigger locks are mandatory as they are in CT
when in storage.

Later,

Tom

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 22:02:35 GMT, "Grumman-581"
wrote:

"Sean" wrote ...
snip-a-bunch-of-stuff

Makes me glad that I live in Texas...

....don't be too glib.
The same "angels" that now have me smoking outside my bar, in the
rain, are going to get bored. Your, and my, guns are next.

The problem with angels is that there is no open season.
They're not migratory.
noah



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Keith
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Bad spellers of the world UNTIE!
"Chief3mfc" wrote in message
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Given the gun-unfriendly nature of things in MA, I would contact the State
Police and not leave it to advice on the newsgroups.
Way too many liability concerns.
You might try the NRA website, but I would spend the quarter and call the
troopers.

Cliff

Yep... that's why I'm a life member of the NRA, even though I live in Texas.

To the original poster: Maybe you can find a metal storage box that's
lockable at a REAL army surplus store, if you can find such a thing. There's
one down in Galveston called Colonel Bubbies, but not much use unless you're
in that area.

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Keith
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Sea captains don't like crew cuts.
"noah" wrote in message
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On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 22:02:35 GMT, "Grumman-581"
wrote:

"Sean" wrote ...
snip-a-bunch-of-stuff

Makes me glad that I live in Texas...

...don't be too glib.
The same "angels" that now have me smoking outside my bar, in the
rain, are going to get bored. Your, and my, guns are next.

The problem with angels is that there is no open season.
They're not migratory.
noah



Courtesy of Lee Yeaton,
See the boats of rec.boats
www.TheBayGuide.com/rec.boats

On Fri, 8 Aug 2003 07:29:26 -0500, "Keith"
wrote:

To the original poster: Maybe you can find a metal storage box that's
lockable at a REAL army surplus store, if you can find such a thing. There's
one down in Galveston called Colonel Bubbies, but not much use unless you're
in that area.

Couple of good web sites:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/

I get 85% commission so buy lotsa stuff!!!
Good luck...

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Q

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 20:38:41 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

This is the wrong place to be asking about the law. Call your state police.
If you were going to run into trouble with the law, you may as well ask the
gestapo, since they're your worst nightmare.

Boats are notoriously insecure. As far as storage, a wooden locker is not
going to withstand a crowbar attack, but for long guns it might be your only
choice. In that case, I'd go with both trigger locks and cable locks. Remove
the locks when you're using the boat. Head to Home Depot for strips of metal
to reinforce the cabinets, which can be done on the inside, and add a high
security hasp with padlock. Store ammo and magazines separately, perhaps in
a smaller storage box with the handguns.

For handguns, there are quick-access boxes which can be bolted to floors or
walls. I'd still trigger lock the guns when the boat's not in use. Better
yet, take home the handguns.

Take a look at some of these storage options - the smaller ones should be
adaptable to your boat:
http://www.dsmlawenforcement.com/firearm/

http://www.gunvault.com/

-Doug

Thanks for those links.

Yes, I could call the state police but I would expect a runaround and
in the end maybe not even get good info.

Not that Usenet is any more reliable but the beauty of Usenet is
someone may have already done all the legwork and be willing to share
the experience.

For the record, since mass is such a pathetic state, I hired an
attorney who specializes in gun law months ago to assist in my
application process. I've also put the question to him (he's on
vacation) but it never hurts to hear a first hand account from someone
who's been in the same position.

That's why I posted.

Thanks again for the advice.

Sean

"Sean" none wrote in message
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For the record, since mass is such a pathetic state, I hired an
attorney who specializes in gun law months ago to assist in my
application process. I've also put the question to him (he's on
vacation) but it never hurts to hear a first hand account from someone
who's been in the same position.

Attorney: Good idea. That was going to be my next suggestion - ask a lawyer
you'd trust to defend you if you inadvertently crossed any boundaries.