Massachusetts C. 269 § 12F Airport secure areas; possession or placement of a cutting device or prohibited weapon; punishment

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Massachusetts C. 269 § 12F Airport secure areas; possession or placement of a cutting device or prohibited weapon; punishment

 

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: —

“Airplane”, an aircraft operated by an air carrier holding a certificate issued under 49 U.S.C. 41101 or any aircraft ordinarily used to transport passengers or cargo for hire.

“Cutting device”, any knife, cutlery, straight razor, box cutter or other device containing a fixed, folding or retractable blade, which is not included in the list of weapons set forth in paragraph (b) of section 10.

“Prohibited weapon”, any infernal machine as defined in section 102A of chapter 266, any stun gun as defined in section 131J of chapter 140, any rifle, shotgun or firearm as defined in section 121 of chapter 140 or any weapon included in the list of weapons set forth in paragraph (b) of section 10.

“Secure area”, any area of an airport to which access is restricted through security measures by the airport authority or a public agency and the area beyond a passenger or property screening checkpoint at an airport.

“Airplane cabin”, any passenger or flight crew area within an airplane while the airplane is on the ground in the commonwealth or over the commonwealth.

(b) Whoever occupies, or attempts to enter or occupy, a secure area of an airport or the cabin of an airplane, knowingly having in his possession or in his control and knowingly concealing, a cutting device or a prohibited weapon, notwithstanding any license to possess such a weapon or device, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(c) Whoever, with intent to commit a felony, occupies, or attempts to enter or occupy, a secure area of an airport or the cabin of an airplane knowingly having in his possession or in his control a cutting device or a prohibited weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(d) Whoever, with intent to commit a felony, places, attempts to place or attempts to have placed within a secure area of an airport or the cabin of an airplane, a prohibited weapon or cutting device, notwithstanding any license to possess such a weapon or device, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(e) Whoever willfully and without regard for the safety of human life, or with reckless disregard for the safety of human life, violates subsection (b), (c) or (d) shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 20 years or by a fine of not more than $20,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(f) This section shall not apply to: —

(1) any law enforcement officer of a state or political subdivision of a state, an officer or employee of the United States government or United States military personnel authorized to carry prohibited weapons or cutting devices in an official capacity;

(2) a duly licensed individual transporting an unloaded, lawful weapon or cutting device in baggage not accessible to a passenger in flight and, in the case of a lawful weapon, if the air carrier was informed of the presence of the weapon;

(3) a cutting device, which is otherwise lawfully possessed, ordinarily used in the course of the holder’s employment, trade or occupation, while the holder is authorized to conduct such employment, trade or occupation within a secure area of an airport or airplane cabin.

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(Live-Fire) Massachusetts/ Connecticut License to Carry (LTC) Firearms Safety Course. (Meets Chicopee PD requirements)

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(Live-Fire) Massachusetts/ Connecticut License to Carry (LTC) Firearms Safety Course « SSD Tactical Training, Inc

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(Live-Fire) Massachusetts/ Connecticut License to Carry (LTC) Firearms Safety Course

 

Class Dates:  (You only need to attend one of the below days)

 –  May 20, 2017 – May 21, 2017 –

– June 03, 2017 – June 10, 2017 – June 11, 2017 – June 25, 2017

Class Location: 100 Verge St. Unit #2, Springfield, MA 01129

Time:  8am-approx. 4pm            

Why pay $100 for a Non-Live Fire Course somewhere else and only be able to apply in Massachusetts. If you take this course you’ll be able to apply in MA, CT, RI, NH and many more states for your license to carry a pistol.  (We must have 4 students to run the class)

Cost of class is: ($100) Please pay using link above. (Credit Processor charges a small service charge) (Great for people 15-20 years of age looking to get their Firearms Identification Card.  And people 21 years old and older to apply for your License to Carry permit)  (LTC)

Please Click Here: Application to apply. 

ATTENTION:   (You can fax applications to 413-301-5180 prior to start of class or send them to SSD Tactical training, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Ludlow, MA 01056)

This is a SHOOTING course.  This course consists of handling several different types of firearms.  The only way to learn is by seeing, hearing and doing.  There is NO online portion or video games to this training course. You will learn firearms storage laws, self-defense laws, transportation laws and many more. (This class meets the Chicopee Police Dept. resident requirements for applying for their License to Carry Permit.)

(This Class is taught by retired/veteran police officers)

Topics covered in this class will be Massachusetts & Connecticut General Laws pertaining to firearms, safe storage of firearms, safe handling of firearms, child proofing firearms, Identifying and unloading different firearms, cleaning firearms, different types of ammunition and laws pertaining to transportation of firearms. This class is also great for people who want to get into Airsoft guns. All Airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms and should be treated as such. The plastic BB’s that come out of these guns can travel at speeds of 300-800 feet per second. If these guns are handled improperly, then there could be some accidental discharge resulting in injuries. If your child wants to get into Airsoft training then he/ she should take this class on gun safety.

At the conclusion of this class you will HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR OWNING AND USING A FIREARM SAFELY and receive a Massachusetts State Police Certificate and a Certificate of Completion to apply to many other states . This course exceeds the requirements to apply for your Firearms Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry/ Concealed Carry permit in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Florida and any other state that requires a LIVE FIRE firearms safety course.

If you’re not sure if you want to train with us then please check out our reviews on our website or Facebook.

**PLEASE DO NOT BRING AMMUNITION OR FIREARMS TO CLASS**

***SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY***

**We provide the firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection for this course**

***MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RANGE***

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4hr Advanced Level Pistol Shooting Course

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Date:  Staurday May 13, 2017

Time of Class will be 9am-1pm   (Times are approximate)

Cost of class is $100   (Min. of 4 people to hold this class)

The course will consist of the following topics and drills which require approx. 300 rounds of pistol ammunition:

  • Range Safety
  • Legal issues
  • Proper Stances
  • Proper Grip
  • Proper Sight Alignment
  • Proper Sight picture
  • Proper Trigger Control
  • Proper Breath control
  • Clearing Firearm Malfunctions
  • Multiple shots at multiple Targets
  • Tactical Reloading
  • Administrative Reloading
  • Moving and Shooting
  • Increasing your accuracy at different distances
  • Shooting while properly moving forward, laterally and backwards
  • Shooting from different kneeling positions
  • Failure Drills
  • One hand shooting (Strong side/ Support side)
  • Shooting from concealment
  • Shooting from Cover/ barricade
  • Shooting different types of targets
  • Shooting at moving targets
  • Empty Hand defense with transition to firearm
  • All course of fire will be from 0 – 15 yards

 

All participants must fill out an application prior to class.  Class size is limited.

Participants MUST bring their Active License To Carry (Must have an active pistol permit. NO EXCEPTIONS) and other items as follows:

 

  • Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
  • Baseball style hat
  • Ear Protection
  • Dress appropriately for the weather
  • Their Firearm they wish to shoot. .22cal-.45 ACP
  • Ammunition for their firearm.

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 C. 123 § 35 Commitment of Alcoholics and Substance Abusers (Firearms Licensing)

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C. 123 § 35 Commitment of Alcoholics and Substance Abusers

For the purposes of this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:

“Alcohol use disorder”, the chronic or habitual consumption of alcoholic beverages by a person to the extent that (1) such use substantially injures the person’s health or substantially interferes with the person’s social or economic functioning, or (2) the person has lost the power of self-control over the use of such beverages.

“Facility”, a public or private facility that provides care and treatment for a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder.

“Substance use disorder”, the chronic or habitual consumption or ingestion of controlled substances or intentional inhalation of toxic vapors by a person to the extent that: (i) such use substantially injures the person’s health or substantially interferes with the person’s social or economic functioning; or (ii) the person has lost the power of self-control over the use of such controlled substances or toxic vapors.

Any police officer, physician, spouse, blood relative, guardian or court official may petition in writing any district court or any division of the juvenile court department for an order of commitment of a person whom he has reason to believe has an alcohol or substance use disorder. Upon receipt of a petition for an order of commitment of a person and any sworn statements the court may request from the petitioner, the court shall immediately schedule a hearing on the petition and shall cause a summons and a copy of the application to be served upon the person in the manner provided by section twenty-five of chapter two hundred and seventy-six. In the event of the person’s failure to appear at the time summoned, the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest. Upon presentation of such a petition, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that such person will not appear and that any further delay in the proceedings would present an immediate danger to the physical well-being of the respondent, said court may issue a warrant for the apprehension and appearance of such person before it. No arrest shall be made on such warrant unless the person may be presented immediately before a judge of the district court. The person shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel and may present independent expert or other testimony. If the court finds the person indigent, it shall immediately appoint counsel. The court shall order examination by a qualified physician, a qualified psychologist or a qualified social worker.

If, after a hearing which shall include expert testimony and may include other evidence, the court finds that such person is an individual with an alcohol or substance use disorder and there is a likelihood of serious harm as a result of the person’s alcohol or substance use disorder, the court may order such person to be committed for a period not to exceed 90 days to a facility designated by the department of public health, followed by the availability of case management services provided by the department of public health for up to 1 year; provided, that a review of the necessity of the commitment shall take place by the superintendent on days 30, 45, 60 and 75 as long as the commitment continues. A person so committed may be released prior to the expiration of the period of commitment upon written determination by the superintendent of the facility that release of that person will not result in a likelihood of serious harm. Such commitment shall be for the purpose of inpatient care for the treatment of an alcohol or substance use disorder in a facility licensed or approved by the department of public health or the department of mental health. Subsequent to the issuance of a commitment order, the superintendent of a facility may authorize the transfer of a patient to a different facility for continuing treatment; provided, that the superintendent shall provide notification of the transfer to the committing court.

If you get committed by other parties you will be a prohibited person from owning a firearm. If you voluntarily put yourself in a facility then you will NOT be a prohibited person.

Hope this clears it up.

 

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(Non-Live) Fire Basic Firearms Safety Course/ License to Carry Class

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Non-Live Fire License to Carry (LTC) Safety Course

(Same classroom portion as our Live-Fire class except there’s no Live-Fire in the afternoon with this course)

Class Dates:  We can hold classes daily. Please look at our Training Calendar tab for upcoming classes. 

Class Location: 100 Verge St. Unit #2, Springfield, MA 01129

Time:  8am-approx. 1pm            

***SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY***

 Cost of class is: $65 per student (Credit card processor charges a small service charge) (Great for people 15-20 years of age looking to get their Firearms Identification Card.  And people 21 years old and older to apply for your License to Carry Pistol permit)

 Please see Application to apply. (Applications MUST be faxed to 413-301-5180)

This is NOT A SHOOTING class. It’s approximately 4hours in length.

(This Class is taught by retired/veteran police officers)

Topics covered in this class will be Massachusetts  Laws pertaining to firearms, safe storage of firearms, safe handling of firearms, child proofing firearms, Identifying and unloading different firearms, cleaning firearms, different types of ammunition and laws pertaining to transportation of firearms. This class is also great for people who want to get into Airsoft guns and people who have an LTC looking for a refresher. All Airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms and should be treated as such. The plastic BB’s that come out of these guns can travel at speeds of 300-800 feet per second. If these guns are handled improperly, then there could be some accidental discharge resulting in injuries. If your child wants to get into Airsoft training then he/ she should take this class on gun safety.

AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR OWNING AND USING A FIREARM SAFELY and receive a Massachusetts State Police Certificate. This course meets the requirements to apply for your Firearms Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry/ Concealed Carry permit in Massachusetts.**

See you soon

Stay Safe

 

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(Live-Fire) Massachusetts/ Connecticut License to Carry (LTC) Firearms Safety Course

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Class Dates:  (You only need to attend one of the below days)

April 30, 2017 

May 06, 2017  –  May 13, 2017  –  May 20, 2017 

Class Location: 100 Verge St. Unit #2, Springfield, MA 01129

Time:  8am-approx. 4pm            

Why pay $100 for a Non-Live Fire Course somewhere else and only be able to apply in Massachusetts. If you take this course you’ll be able to apply in MA, CT, RI, NH and many more states for your license to carry a pistol.  (We must have 4 students to run the class)

Cost of class is: ($100) Please pay using link above. (Credit Processor charges a small service charge) (Great for people 15-20 years of age looking to get their Firearms Identification Card.  And people 21 years old and older to apply for your License to Carry permit)  (LTC)

Please Click Here: Application to apply. 

ATTENTION:   (You can fax applications to 413-301-5180 prior to start of class or send them to SSD Tactical training, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Ludlow, MA 01056)

This is a SHOOTING course.  This course consists of handling several different types of firearms.  The only way to learn is by seeing, hearing and doing.  There is NO online portion or video games to this training course. You will learn firearms storage laws, self-defense laws, transportation laws and many more. (This class meets the Chicopee Police Dept. resident requirements for applying for their License to Carry Permit.)

(This Class is taught by retired/veteran police officers)

 Topics covered in this class will be Massachusetts & Connecticut General Laws pertaining to firearms, safe storage of firearms, safe handling of firearms, child proofing firearms, Identifying and unloading different firearms, cleaning firearms, different types of ammunition and laws pertaining to transportation of firearms. This class is also great for people who want to get into Airsoft guns. All Airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms and should be treated as such. The plastic BB’s that come out of these guns can travel at speeds of 300-800 feet per second. If these guns are handled improperly, then there could be some accidental discharge resulting in injuries. If your child wants to get into Airsoft training then he/ she should take this class on gun safety.

At the conclusion of this class you will HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR OWNING AND USING A FIREARM SAFELY and receive a Massachusetts State Police Certificate and a Certificate of Completion to apply to many other states . This course exceeds the requirements to apply for your Firearms Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry/ Concealed Carry permit in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Florida and any other state that requires a LIVE FIRE firearms safety course.

If you’re not sure if you want to train with us then please check out our reviews on our website or Facebook.

 **PLEASE DO NOT BRING AMMUNITION OR FIREARMS TO CLASS**

***SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY***

**We provide the firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection for this course**

***MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RANGE***

 See you soon

Stay Safe

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Smith & Wesson’s Rebate Program

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This is no April Fool’s Joke!!


Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today the start of the “Savings You Can Carry” consumer mail-in rebate promotion. Several of the company’s most popular and sought after firearms are included in the promotion, including a $75 rebate on the M&P Shield®. During the “Savings You Can Carry” validity period, consumers can receive $75 dollars back on the purchase of a NEW M&P Shield pistol, $50 dollars back on the purchase of a NEW M&P Bodyguard 380 pistol or $25 dollars back on the purchase of a NEW S&W® SD™ or SDVE™ pistol. Learn more at: www.smith-wesson.com/rebates

Stay Prepared, Stay Safe

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