How many gun shops are in Massachusetts?

There are 1,104 firearms businesses in Massachusetts, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

Where can I go shooting in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 175 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Massachusetts?

Whitetail deer. Wild turkey. Waterfowl. Upland birds. Small game. Strong hunting tradition in western Massachusetts despite urban Boston influence. State forests available.

Massachusetts Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

Firearms Law Profile

May Issue2A: F

May-issue LTC with local police discretion (Shall-issue post-Bruen with restrictions). FID/LTC required. Assault weapons ban. 2024 law added registration requirement.

FFLs: 340

Ownership: 22.6%

Castle DoctrineYes

Stand Your GroundNo

State PreemptionNo

Red Flag / ERPOYes

Waiting PeriodNone

Universal BGCYes

NFA ItemsNo

Assault Weapons BanYes

Magazine Limit10 rounds

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Very restrictive laws—2024 H.4885 among strictest in nation. License required (FID or LTC). Non-residents cannot use semi-autos. Dedicated shooters navigating complex regulations. Active club network from Cape Cod to the Berkshires.

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Manufacturers210

Dealers125

Ranges111

gun_business103

gun_store98

dealer89

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Bay State heritage

Find FFLs, ranges, and gunsmiths from Boston to the Berkshires, Cape Cod to the Pioneer Valley.

This directory connects you with 1,104+ firearms businesses, 175+ shooting locations, 1,656 upcoming events, and the Massachusetts firearms community.

Colonial and Revolutionary War heritage. Boston urban influence. Western Mass more rural with strong outdoor traditions. Academic/professional culture. Progressive politics dominant but engaged gun owners persist.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Massachusetts's firearms legacy

Massachusetts Firearms History

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Massachusetts sits at the intersection of American firearms history more than almost any other state. The first shots of the Revolutionary War wer...

03 // BROWSE

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Find what you need in Massachusetts

Firearms Directory

1,104 businesses

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Shooting Ranges

175+ locations

Indoor & outdoor

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Gun shows, matches, classes

1656 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

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Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Massachusetts

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Whitetail deer dominate Massachusetts hunting culture. The state holds two distinct deer seasons — archery runs from mid-October through November,...

Shooting Sports in Massachusetts

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Competitive shooting in Massachusetts runs deeper than the state's regulatory environment might suggest. Clubs throughout the state run USPSA, IDPA, a...

05 // CITIES

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Massachusetts Cities

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Littleton

56 businesses

Bridgewater

22 businesses

Woburn

17 businesses

Hudson

15 businesses

Boston

14 businesses

Rockland

13 businesses

Westfield

12 businesses

Worcester

12 businesses

Framingham

11 businesses

Foxborough

11 businesses

Lakeville

10 businesses

Fall River

10 businesses

06 // ACCESS

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Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts has no BLM land — that's a western states reality. Public land here means state forests, wildlife management areas, and a handful of fed...

Getting Started in Massachusetts

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Buying a firearm in Massachusetts requires more preparation than in most states. You need a license before you can purchase, possess, or even handle f...

07 // EXPLORE

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Getting Started

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Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Massachusetts.

Browse Events

175

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Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

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FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Massachusetts.

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08 // CULTURE

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Community & Culture

What makes Massachusetts unique

Massachusetts's Firearms Culture

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The tension in Massachusetts gun culture is genuine and old. The state produced the armed militiamen at Lexington and Concord, built the Springfield A...

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MA Gun Safety Course - 4/26/26 9AM

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Sunday Afternoon Open Trap Shoot

Ipswich, MA

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Sunday Trap

North Chelmsford, MA

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Massachusetts Firearms History

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Massachusetts sits at the intersection of American firearms history more than almost any other state. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired here. The federal government's most important armory operated here for nearly two centuries. Smi

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