Under M.G.L., Chapter. 140, s. 131 an individual is disqualified from carrying a firearm if the person: has been convicted (or adjudicated delinquent as a youthful offender) of a felony, a misdemeanor punishable by more than two years imprisonment, a violent crime, or a weapon or drug offense:
- Has been confined to a hospital or institution for mental illness, unless he has an affidavit from a physician stating he is not disabled by such illness in a manner that prevents him from possessing a firearm
- Has been under treatment for or confinement for drug addiction or habitual drunkenness, unless deemed cured by a physician
- Is subject to an outstanding arrest warrant
- Is subject to a suspension or surrender order or a protection order issued pursuant to MGL. C.209A.
- Is a minor under the age of eighteen
- Is an alien
- Is not found to be a suitable person by the licensing authority
In addition to the above, Federal Law (CH. 44 Title 18 USC. 922 and the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1997) also adds the following disqualifiers:
- You have been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions
- You, having been a citizen of the United States, have renounced your citizenship
- You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
- You are a fugitive from justice
