Comm2A Launches the Massachusetts Firearms Licensing Survey

Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A) is pleased to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Firearms Licensing Survey.  This long term project seeks to track firearms licensing practices and trends in the Commonwealth’s cities and towns.  While anecdotal data about firearms licensing is abundant, and in many cases legendary, the ability to gather accurate, empirical data will be invaluable in helping Comm2A to prioritize its activities and to provide well researched information to its stakeholders.

It’s been long understood that Commonwealth residents frequently encounter a variety of obstacles to becoming lawfully licensed gun owners.  Some of the obstacles and undue burdens placed in the path of lawful gun ownership include non-statutory licensing requirement, soft denials, altered applications, and the failure of licensing authorities to accept and process applications within the statutorily mandated time frame.   The long term collection of data from applicants for new and renewal licenses will enable the organization to highlight and challenge licensing customs and practices that do not conform to state law or the Bill of Rights.  Individuals who have applied for Massachusetts license within the last six months are strongly encouraged to share their experiences by way of this survey.

More information about this project and a link to the survey can be found on the survey’s web page:  Massachusetts Firearms Licensing Survey

To participate in the survey click here.

Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A) is a Massachusetts based non-profit dedicated to preserving and expanding the rights of gun owners in the northeast.  We are dedicated to promoting a better understanding of rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. In addition to organizing and funding a number of exciting projects, our activities include educational programs designed to promote a better understanding of Massachusetts and Federal firearms laws and rights as well as programs to defend and protect the civil rights of Massachusetts gun owners.

Comm2A is currently seeking a determination of 501(c)(3) non-profit status with the IRS. Donations made prior to a determination of non-profit status may not be tax deductible. However, once 501(c)(3) status has been granted all contributors and supporters will receive acknowledgment of their support.