Massachusetts Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Under Massachusetts law, when purchasing a firearm, how long does the buyer have to transfer the firearm's registration?

  1. 7 days

  2. 10 days

  3. 30 days

  4. Immediately

The correct answer is: 10 days

The correct duration for transferring a firearm's registration in Massachusetts after a purchase is 10 days. This timeframe ensures that the buyer promptly fulfills the legal requirement to register the firearm, maintaining an accurate record of ownership and ensuring public safety. Other choices may imply either a shorter or a longer period, which does not align with the established law. The law aims to balance the rights of firearm owners with the need for responsible ownership practices, and the 10-day requirement serves this purpose effectively.