And it was 9-0.
Massachusetts is,of course,one of the filthiest states in the union...a state which doesn't give a rat's a$$ about constitutional rights.
Massachusetts is definitely one of the worst. To the south, up until Sandy Hook, Connecticut had no issue with practically any gun, including scary, black rifles, as long as it had two or fewer scary, looking features, and was effectively a “shell issue“ state.
Massachusetts has always had lists of approved guns and up until recently. It was basically the police chiefs discretion. If they want to issue a permit, even if you pass a background check, and if they did, they may not let you actually Cari outside your house.