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Acushnet, Charlton and Dudley Lead the Way by Opting Out of Chapter 135's Municipal Buildings Ban
The Civil Rights Coalition proudly congratulates the towns of Acushnet, Charlton, and Dudley for becoming the latest Massachusetts communities to successfully vote to exempt their municipal administrative buildings from the concealed carry prohibition created by Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024. While Chapter 135 significantly expanded the list of "prohibited areas" where licensed citizens may not lawfully carry a firearm, the Legislature also included a provision allowing mun
Jul 2
MA Citizens want to know where Prosecutors Stand on Civil Rights
Toby Leary, Chairman of the Civil Rights Coalition (CRC) announced that the coalition is sending formal letters to District Attorneys across Massachusetts seeking clarity...
Jul 2
Gun rights advocates want to convince voters to undo a sweeping Mass. firearms law. They hope it spurs something bigger.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/24/metro/massachusetts-gun-control-law-ballot-referendum/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view
Jun 26
US Supreme Court expands Second Amendment rights
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-expands-second-amendment-rights-eyes-more-gun-cases-2026-06-26/
Jun 26
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has announced the speakers for the inaugural Firearms Advocacy Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 30
NEW ENGLAND FIREARMS ADVOCACY CONFERENCE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has announced the speakers for the inaugural Firearms Advocacy Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, Mass. The New England FAC is being sponsored by the United States Concealed Carry Association. New England’s own Charlie Cook, host of Riding Shotgun With Charlie, will emcee. Scheduled spe
May 13
Watch: Toby Leary Speaks at State Convention
Toby Leary, Chair of The Civil Rights Coalition, speaks at the MA GOP State Convention in Worcester Worcester, MA — Toby Leary, Chair of The Civil Rights Coalition, spoke today at the Massachusetts GOP State Convention in Worcester. Watch the full remarks below:
Apr 25
Toby Leary to Speak at MA GOP State Convention April 24th
All Rights Matter and the voice of the MA voters matters - be ready to vote Nov 3rd to Repeal Chapter 135 Toby Leary to Speak at MA GOP State Convention April 24th
Apr 23
Mass. gun owners challenge new gun law over confusion, compliance concerns
Data analyzed by 5 Investigates shows that in just two and a half weeks at the end of July—when it became clear the bill would become law—dealers sold 11,927 guns, nearly four times the number sold in the same period in 2023 and 2022. Subscribe to WCVB on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1e8lAMZ
Aug 27, 2024
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