I go to school in Boston, so although I am in Massachusetts 8 out of 12 months of the year, I am not technically a "resident" because my permanent address is in NJ. However, is the definition of "resident" just based on how much time you spend in one state, or is it based off of your permanent address? Basically what I'm asking is if I can use my NJ FID as a "non-resident" and use my rifle in MA? In the MA laws, they state:
From what I seems like, my NJ FID will suffice... it just depends if I'm considered a Non-resident.
Also, I plan on renting/purchasing an apartment in MA down the road, so will I be forced to make that my new permanent address? Or can I keep my home in NJ as my permanent address?
A non-resident may possess a rifle or shotgun in Massachusetts:
5. If he or she has a license or permit to possess any firearm in his or her home state, if its licensing requirements are as stringent as those of Massachusetts, as indicated by a published list of such states promulgated by the colonel of state police.
From what I seems like, my NJ FID will suffice... it just depends if I'm considered a Non-resident.
Also, I plan on renting/purchasing an apartment in MA down the road, so will I be forced to make that my new permanent address? Or can I keep my home in NJ as my permanent address?