Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a comprehensive gun safety law aimed at saving lives by addressing the issue of untraceable firearms, commonly known as 'ghost guns,' and enhancing violence prevention measures.
The law introduces new enforcement tools to tackle the proliferation of ghost guns and bans firearms in several public spaces, including schools, polling places, and government buildings. It also expands the state's 2018 'red flag' law, which allows for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others. Governor Healey, a first-term Democrat, emphasized the importance of the legislation in keeping communities safe and expressed gratitude towards the Legislature and gun safety advocates for their efforts.
The law is seen as a significant step in strengthening Massachusetts' already strict gun control measures and is expected to serve as a model for other states looking to combat gun violence.
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Absolutely thrilled to see Governor Healey taking a strong stand on gun safety in Massachusetts. It's a big step forward in protecting our communities and could hopefully inspire more states to follow suit with similar legislation.
This is just another overreach by the government trying to infringe on our Second Amendment rights under the guise of public safety.
More government overreach from Massachusetts, trying to fix complex issues with blanket restrictions that infract on our Second Amendment rights.
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Gov. Maura Healey signs into law overhaul of Massachusetts gun rules
This law will save lives, and I’m grateful to the Legislature and gun safety advocates for their hard work to see this through." Healey, who had not offered her own firearms bill and signed one drafted by the Legislature, plans to hold a ceremonial bill ...
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Gov. Healey signs gun law, saying it 'will save lives'
The law provides new enforcement tools to crack down on untraceable "ghost guns," bans firearms in additional public spaces like schools, polling places and government buildings, and expands the 2018 "red flag" law.
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Gov. Healey signs new Mass. gun law, says it will ‘save lives'
Maura Healey ... guns and 3-D printed weapons, which I have long advocated for, enhances our ability to prevent guns from falling into dangerous hands, and invests in our communities to address the root causes of violence. This law will save lives, and ...
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