Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Cape Cod or the Berkshires: Massachusetts buyers can order from JCM Armory and pick up at a licensed dealer near them. JCM Armory is a licensed firearms dealer (FFL) in Joppa, Maryland. We ship to local FFLs in 49 states (not California). Massachusetts has some of the more detailed firearm rules in the country, so please read this page, and check with your dealer, before you order.
How buying a gun online works in Massachusetts
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed Massachusetts dealer at checkout. Confirm the firearm is on the state’s approved list and that your FID or LTC covers it.
- Off to your dealer. We keep your FFL’s license on file and ship the firearm to their address. Home delivery of firearms isn’t an option.
- License check and pickup. Show your FID card or License to Carry and ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and the dealer records the sale in the state’s electronic system and runs the check.
What to know about firearm transfers in Massachusetts
FID or LTC required. Massachusetts residents need a Firearms Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry (LTC), issued by their local police chief, to buy firearms. Under the 2024 law, an FID covers non-large-capacity rifles and shotguns; an LTC is needed for handguns and large-capacity firearms.
Handgun roster. Dealers may only sell handguns that appear on the state’s approved firearms roster.
Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024. This law, in effect since October 2, 2024, expanded the state’s ban on “assault-style firearms” and added a live firearms-safety training requirement for new FID and LTC applicants. It is Question 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: YES keeps it and NO repeals it. Until anything changes, we follow Chapter 135 as written, and Massachusetts’ longstanding 10-round magazine limit and dealer roster rules still apply either way. This law is on the ballot and may change; we follow the stricter rule until it’s settled. Ask us before ordering.
Gun laws differ by state and city and can change. You are responsible for following all federal, state and local laws, and your Massachusetts dealer can help with specifics. This overview isn’t legal advice. Some items we sell may not be legal to buy in Massachusetts; your dealer will not transfer an item that state law prohibits. Last reviewed: October 21, 2026.
Shipping and fees
- Guns at $300 or above: shipping is on us.
- Ammunition: we cover shipping when your ammo adds up to $750 or more.
- Below those amounts, it’s a single $15 flat rate, and firearms travel separately from ammo.
- Powder or primers in your order add a $40 hazmat surcharge, set by the carriers.
- Your Massachusetts dealer charges their own transfer fee.
Popular categories for Massachusetts buyers
- Shotguns for deer, turkey and upland birds
- Roster-approved handguns
- Bolt-action rifles
- Optics
- Ammunition
- Holsters
Massachusetts hunting rules come from MassWildlife. Deer hunting during the shotgun season is limited to shotguns and certain other firearms; check current rules.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license to buy a gun in Massachusetts?
Yes. You need an FID card for non-large-capacity rifles and shotguns, or an LTC for handguns and large-capacity firearms.
Is the 2024 gun law being repealed?
It’s on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Question 9. Until then it remains in effect. A YES vote keeps it and a NO vote repeals it.
Can I buy any handgun in Massachusetts?
No. Dealers can only sell handguns on the state’s approved roster.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in Massachusetts?
No. Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the paperwork and background check before pickup.
Is shipping free?
On firearms priced $300 or more, yes. Ammo ships free once you have $750 of ammunition in the cart. Other orders pay a flat $15, and powder or primers add a $40 hazmat fee.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.