Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Massachusetts Information

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Headlines from Massachusetts

Lynn Massachusetts boy, 16, injured in shooting (11/12/2008)

Westfield Massachusetts boy, 8, dead after shooting himself with an uzi (10/28/2008)

New Bedford Massachusetts 16-year-old boy shot in leg (1/17/2006)
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Massachusetts Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 27 firearm deaths of children and teens in Massachusetts, including 0 suicides and 1 accident.
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Massachusetts Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Boston Youth Zone

byz@ci.boston.ma.us

Children's Safety Network

617-969-7100

Massachusetts State PTA

masspta@aol.com, 888-404-4PTA, 508-347-7055

Stop Handgun Violence, Inc.

stophandgunviolence@mmcre.com, 877-SAFE-ARMS, 617-243-8145

Other Local Resources

Boston (Chelsea and Revere) - Roca

info@rocainc.com, 617-889-5210

Central Massachusetts - National Safety Council Local Chapter

507-835-2333 x 22

Eastern Massachusetts - Massachusetts Safety Council

781-356-1633

Roxbury - Youthbuild Boston

617-445-8887

Western Massachusetts - National Safety Council Local Chapter

413-783-1632, 800-359-9717

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Massachusetts.

See if Massachusetts or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

State Law Summary Disclaimer
The summary of state laws is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice or a re-statement of law.

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