Believe it or not: LIBERAL Massachusetts requires a permit to own firearms and pepper spray or mace:
Firearms Identification (FID) Cards
The new FID card permits the purchase, possession and carrying of NON-LARGE CAPACITY RIFLES, SHOTGUNS and AMMUNITION ONLY. You must be at least 18 years old (or 15 - 17 years old with parental consent) to apply for an FID card. The fee for an FID card is $100.00 and it is valid for 6 years. New applicants must complete a Mass. approved firearms safety course or a BASIC HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. A restricted FID card is available solely for the possession of mace or pepper spray. Applicants for the restricted FID are exempt from the education requirement.
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/education/hed/hed_gun_laws.htm
My advice is if you are on your way to a hunting trip or have a firearm in your vehicle bypass Massachusetts.
>>The fee for an FID card is $100.00 and it is valid for 6 years.
Would be better to make it $100 for a voting card. With a million dollar fine for buying one for anyone else.