Massachusetts SRA
@massachusettssra.bsky.social
We do regular meetups in eastern and central ma! A mix of socials and range days. We also have frequent virtual events for members to attend to expand their skills and beliefs
May 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
We do regular meetups in eastern and central ma! A mix of socials and range days. We also have frequent virtual events for members to attend to expand their skills and beliefs
Hey!
If you would like to send an email to: massachusetts@srachapters.org, we will be able to talk more there!
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If you would like to send an email to: massachusetts@srachapters.org, we will be able to talk more there!
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March 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Hey!
If you would like to send an email to: massachusetts@srachapters.org, we will be able to talk more there!
- C
If you would like to send an email to: massachusetts@srachapters.org, we will be able to talk more there!
- C
Teaching Tuesday • 2/11/25
'Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance' by Nick Estes
Great book on the #NoDAPL and the struggle for indigenous liberation
'Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance' by Nick Estes
Great book on the #NoDAPL and the struggle for indigenous liberation
February 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Teaching Tuesday • 2/11/25
'Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance' by Nick Estes
Great book on the #NoDAPL and the struggle for indigenous liberation
'Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance' by Nick Estes
Great book on the #NoDAPL and the struggle for indigenous liberation
Mass Firearms School is definitely recommended if the wait time for the comrade center is too long for you. It's generally an apolitical environment as they make a-lot of money off the volume of classes they do.
It's also a great place to try before you buy for handguns.
It's also a great place to try before you buy for handguns.
February 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Mass Firearms School is definitely recommended if the wait time for the comrade center is too long for you. It's generally an apolitical environment as they make a-lot of money off the volume of classes they do.
It's also a great place to try before you buy for handguns.
It's also a great place to try before you buy for handguns.
Teaching Tuesday • 2/4/25
'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness' by Michelle Alexander
“All people make mistakes. All of us are sinners. All of us are criminals. All of us violate the law at some point in our lives.”
'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness' by Michelle Alexander
“All people make mistakes. All of us are sinners. All of us are criminals. All of us violate the law at some point in our lives.”
February 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Teaching Tuesday • 2/4/25
'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness' by Michelle Alexander
“All people make mistakes. All of us are sinners. All of us are criminals. All of us violate the law at some point in our lives.”
'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness' by Michelle Alexander
“All people make mistakes. All of us are sinners. All of us are criminals. All of us violate the law at some point in our lives.”
Links:
Firearms Application: www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
List of prohibited individuals: www.atf.gov/firearms/ide...
Firearms Application: www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
List of prohibited individuals: www.atf.gov/firearms/ide...
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Links:
Firearms Application: www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
List of prohibited individuals: www.atf.gov/firearms/ide...
Firearms Application: www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
List of prohibited individuals: www.atf.gov/firearms/ide...
If you have any questions or need additional guidance throughout the application process, we're here to help. We have numerous experienced licensed owners and instructors that we can pull information from.
We Keep Us Safe.
We Keep Us Safe.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you have any questions or need additional guidance throughout the application process, we're here to help. We have numerous experienced licensed owners and instructors that we can pull information from.
We Keep Us Safe.
We Keep Us Safe.
Now the difficult part, interacting with the cops.
You will need to go for an in-person 'interview' at your local police department to go over your paperwork, identity and to take your photo and fingerprints.
If approved, you will receive your license in 8-20 weeks in the mail.
You will need to go for an in-person 'interview' at your local police department to go over your paperwork, identity and to take your photo and fingerprints.
If approved, you will receive your license in 8-20 weeks in the mail.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Now the difficult part, interacting with the cops.
You will need to go for an in-person 'interview' at your local police department to go over your paperwork, identity and to take your photo and fingerprints.
If approved, you will receive your license in 8-20 weeks in the mail.
You will need to go for an in-person 'interview' at your local police department to go over your paperwork, identity and to take your photo and fingerprints.
If approved, you will receive your license in 8-20 weeks in the mail.
A valid MA state ID
Must be a current resident of MA to receive a resident LTC valid for 5 years
Can be either a drivers license or state-issued ID card, with photo and MA address.
Non-resident licenses are only valid for 1 year.
Must be a current resident of MA to receive a resident LTC valid for 5 years
Can be either a drivers license or state-issued ID card, with photo and MA address.
Non-resident licenses are only valid for 1 year.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A valid MA state ID
Must be a current resident of MA to receive a resident LTC valid for 5 years
Can be either a drivers license or state-issued ID card, with photo and MA address.
Non-resident licenses are only valid for 1 year.
Must be a current resident of MA to receive a resident LTC valid for 5 years
Can be either a drivers license or state-issued ID card, with photo and MA address.
Non-resident licenses are only valid for 1 year.
Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification
This course is anywhere between 3-8 hours. It covers basic safety, laws, maintenance, and handling of firearms in MA.
If you're a vulnerable/minority individual, we recommend that you seek out a class from our partner at the Comrade Center.
This course is anywhere between 3-8 hours. It covers basic safety, laws, maintenance, and handling of firearms in MA.
If you're a vulnerable/minority individual, we recommend that you seek out a class from our partner at the Comrade Center.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification
This course is anywhere between 3-8 hours. It covers basic safety, laws, maintenance, and handling of firearms in MA.
If you're a vulnerable/minority individual, we recommend that you seek out a class from our partner at the Comrade Center.
This course is anywhere between 3-8 hours. It covers basic safety, laws, maintenance, and handling of firearms in MA.
If you're a vulnerable/minority individual, we recommend that you seek out a class from our partner at the Comrade Center.
The application fee
For an FID, applicants under 18 pay $100 and this over 18 pay $25.
For an LTC, all applicants which is limited to those over 21, pay $100
For an FID, applicants under 18 pay $100 and this over 18 pay $25.
For an LTC, all applicants which is limited to those over 21, pay $100
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The application fee
For an FID, applicants under 18 pay $100 and this over 18 pay $25.
For an LTC, all applicants which is limited to those over 21, pay $100
For an FID, applicants under 18 pay $100 and this over 18 pay $25.
For an LTC, all applicants which is limited to those over 21, pay $100
Complete a firearms license application.
This form can be either found from the state government website or your local police department.
Specifics are not needed on your application, but you should be truthful in anything the cops may come across in your background check.
This form can be either found from the state government website or your local police department.
Specifics are not needed on your application, but you should be truthful in anything the cops may come across in your background check.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Complete a firearms license application.
This form can be either found from the state government website or your local police department.
Specifics are not needed on your application, but you should be truthful in anything the cops may come across in your background check.
This form can be either found from the state government website or your local police department.
Specifics are not needed on your application, but you should be truthful in anything the cops may come across in your background check.
So how do you get a license? This process is the same for both a FID and LTC.
1) Complete a firearms license application
2) Application fee ($100)
3) Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification (Original, not a copy)
4) Valid MA State ID
1) Complete a firearms license application
2) Application fee ($100)
3) Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification (Original, not a copy)
4) Valid MA State ID
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
So how do you get a license? This process is the same for both a FID and LTC.
1) Complete a firearms license application
2) Application fee ($100)
3) Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification (Original, not a copy)
4) Valid MA State ID
1) Complete a firearms license application
2) Application fee ($100)
3) Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course Certification (Original, not a copy)
4) Valid MA State ID
You have two options...
FID: Firearm Identification Card allows the holder to possess non-large capacity shotguns and rifles (no AR-15s or semi-autos capable of holding 10+ rounds).
LTC: License To Carry allows the holder to possess all of the above including handguns, and large capacity rifles.
FID: Firearm Identification Card allows the holder to possess non-large capacity shotguns and rifles (no AR-15s or semi-autos capable of holding 10+ rounds).
LTC: License To Carry allows the holder to possess all of the above including handguns, and large capacity rifles.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
You have two options...
FID: Firearm Identification Card allows the holder to possess non-large capacity shotguns and rifles (no AR-15s or semi-autos capable of holding 10+ rounds).
LTC: License To Carry allows the holder to possess all of the above including handguns, and large capacity rifles.
FID: Firearm Identification Card allows the holder to possess non-large capacity shotguns and rifles (no AR-15s or semi-autos capable of holding 10+ rounds).
LTC: License To Carry allows the holder to possess all of the above including handguns, and large capacity rifles.
One of the biggest things about being a resident in Massachusetts is following our archaic laws to protect yourself and others around you, especially if you're a minority.
In MA, it is REQUIRED for you to hold a valid firearms license to possess or carry any firearms in MA including ammo.
In MA, it is REQUIRED for you to hold a valid firearms license to possess or carry any firearms in MA including ammo.
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
One of the biggest things about being a resident in Massachusetts is following our archaic laws to protect yourself and others around you, especially if you're a minority.
In MA, it is REQUIRED for you to hold a valid firearms license to possess or carry any firearms in MA including ammo.
In MA, it is REQUIRED for you to hold a valid firearms license to possess or carry any firearms in MA including ammo.
Teaching Tuesday • 1/28/2025
'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn
"The book provides great insight into the making of the United States, after the landing of Saint Columbus, and covering a very long period-till the presidency of Bill Clinton."
'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn
"The book provides great insight into the making of the United States, after the landing of Saint Columbus, and covering a very long period-till the presidency of Bill Clinton."
January 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Teaching Tuesday • 1/28/2025
'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn
"The book provides great insight into the making of the United States, after the landing of Saint Columbus, and covering a very long period-till the presidency of Bill Clinton."
'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn
"The book provides great insight into the making of the United States, after the landing of Saint Columbus, and covering a very long period-till the presidency of Bill Clinton."
Teaching Tuesday • 1/21/2025
Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World by Dorothy Roberts
This book heavily focuses on the harm of child protective services on children, primarily children of color and why we need to abolish it.
Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World by Dorothy Roberts
This book heavily focuses on the harm of child protective services on children, primarily children of color and why we need to abolish it.
January 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Teaching Tuesday • 1/21/2025
Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World by Dorothy Roberts
This book heavily focuses on the harm of child protective services on children, primarily children of color and why we need to abolish it.
Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World by Dorothy Roberts
This book heavily focuses on the harm of child protective services on children, primarily children of color and why we need to abolish it.
Teaching Tuesday • 1/7/2025
"White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds" by Roland Martin
This book focuses on the rise of Donald Trump since Obama and the Tea Party Movement.
"White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds" by Roland Martin
This book focuses on the rise of Donald Trump since Obama and the Tea Party Movement.
January 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Teaching Tuesday • 1/7/2025
"White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds" by Roland Martin
This book focuses on the rise of Donald Trump since Obama and the Tea Party Movement.
"White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds" by Roland Martin
This book focuses on the rise of Donald Trump since Obama and the Tea Party Movement.
The subjects we will focus on will be:
• Anti-Racism
• Abolishing the police and prisons
• Anti-Zionism
• Labor unions
• Anti-Racism
• Abolishing the police and prisons
• Anti-Zionism
• Labor unions
January 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The subjects we will focus on will be:
• Anti-Racism
• Abolishing the police and prisons
• Anti-Zionism
• Labor unions
• Anti-Racism
• Abolishing the police and prisons
• Anti-Zionism
• Labor unions
• Expanding range access. We will continue to coordinate with our individual members to gain more access to ranges in the state so we can sharpen our skills on and off the range.
We must prioritize community over individualism. We must be organized in the face of fascism if we're to prevail. ✊
We must prioritize community over individualism. We must be organized in the face of fascism if we're to prevail. ✊
January 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
• Expanding range access. We will continue to coordinate with our individual members to gain more access to ranges in the state so we can sharpen our skills on and off the range.
We must prioritize community over individualism. We must be organized in the face of fascism if we're to prevail. ✊
We must prioritize community over individualism. We must be organized in the face of fascism if we're to prevail. ✊