Welcome, Fellow MA Folk

Massachusetts customers are always welcome in my shop. Being a MA resident myself, all of the nonsensical laws/bullying/hatred towards firearms owners in the state impacts me as well. It also lets me focus my efforts on helping MA customers get what they want despite the various laws and interpretations. Below, you will find some useful information that can help you with your shopping experience at The Civilian Supply.

What We Won't Do

We will never ask for an ID or LTC for ammunition purchases, or the purchases of magazines and other related accessories. We will never sell something to you that we would not feel comfortable selling to ourselves. We will never treat you like less of a customer because you happen to live in a state that resents the 2nd Amendment. We will never upcharge, charge more, or expect extra fees because of where you happen to live. We will never store any data, sales orders, or information unless required by state (New Hampshire) and/or Federal law to effectively and legally operate as a federal firearms licensee.

Did You Know?

It is perfectly legal to buy, and have transferred to you, long guns (shotguns and rifles) across state lines. This means MA residents can buy shotguns and rifles in New Hampshire and take them home that day after completing a 4473 and NICS check. The only criteria is that the item is legal to own in Massachusetts. Not only do we stock an assortment of current and pre-ban items for MA customers, but as an 07 FFL we can also help with compliant builds for items that may be otherwise to difficult to obtain.

How to Get a Handgun You Want in MA (Until 10/22/24)

Until 10/23/24, when the new laws go into effect, MA residents can get any handgun or revolver they want and are not bound by the MA Firearms Roster. The process is simple: if it's in stock, you buy through me or I order it for you. If I can't get the item, feel free to send my way (but please check with me first). If it's a used item, feel free to send my way. The frame transfer happens on Saturday from 11AM to 3PM at my business partner's shop in Littleton. There is no transfer fee for items purchased directly through The Civilian Supply. Used / new-items not purchased through me have a $65-$70 transfer fee, with a discount for each additional item in a single transaction. After 10/23, it will be substantially more difficult to get certain items, as the handgun roster will be in effect. Contact me through the website or email mike@civilian-supply.com with any requests or questions.

Fix Mag ARs, AKs, and Other Named Duplicates

Step One: Purchase a New Receiver

We start with a lower receiver that has never been turned into a rifle capable of accepting a detachable magazine. This is the key point for compliance with the current MA law.

Step Two: Install a Fixed Magazine

Next, I install a fixed magazine. This now makes it a receiver that cannot accept a detachable magazine.

Step Three: Build the Receiver into a Rifle

Build out the lower into a rifle. Then, I "manufacture" the lower receiver into a rifle, making it eligible for sale to MA residents with a valid LTC.

Step Four: 4473 + NICS Transfer In-Store

Once the rifle is ready, you will come into my shop, fill out a 4473, and complete a NICS background check. Once this step is done, you leave with your rifle. And since it is a fixed magazine build, you can have all the features you want: a flash hider, a collapsible stuck, a bayo lug, etc.