When the federal ban expired the overwhelmingly lib legislature was planning on a much more restrictive ban romney convinced them to copy the federal ban which consist of basically a flash hider ban in exchange for his not veto. The permits cost 100 so I will take the 2 year extension on them. He saved mass from tough cali style bans.
As governor it is his duty to refuse to sign gun control legislation. If the legislation can override that veto, then the problem rests with them.
This is a constitutional matter.
The second amendment is no more something I support parceling off, than the first amendment, which John McCain was more than happy to whittle away at.