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Posted: 11/24/2021 5:16:52 PM EDT
Often asked question I'm sure.  I have to dip down to Mass tomorrow to visit the folks.  

Search says pepper spray is legal for over 18 with no permit requirement.


Thanks,
<former masshole
Link Posted: 11/24/2021 5:39:31 PM EDT
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Correct, as long as the person isn't a (MA) prohibited person (much stricter than Fed definition) and over 18 yrs old.
Link Posted: 11/24/2021 5:48:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LenS:
Correct, as long as the person isn't a (MA) prohibited person (much stricter than Fed definition) and over 18 yrs old.
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Thanks!
Link Posted: 8/19/2023 6:03:30 PM EDT
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Thread necro…stepped in to find an answer to this very question. Thanks!
Any changes in the law in the past couple of years?

What about collapsible batons?

Wife and I will be visiting the week of Labor Day, and the itinerary involves a bit of walking around after dark and public transportation.

TIA for any input!
Link Posted: 8/19/2023 6:46:08 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By chipling:
Thread necro stepped in to find an answer to this very question. Thanks!
Any changes in the law in the past couple of years?

What about collapsible batons?

Wife and I will be visiting the week of Labor Day, and the itinerary involves a bit of walking around after dark and public transportation.

TIA for any input!
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No change wrt pepper spray. Basically forbidden on any school/college property, courthouses, etc.

Collapsible batons could easily result in a felony charge under "other weapons" in MGL C. 269 S. 10. Not advised.
Link Posted: 8/19/2023 7:37:24 PM EDT
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@LenS

Thanks a bunch for the quick response and info, much obliged sir!
I’ll bail on the baton idea.

Thanks again!
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