Operated by the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson
Massachusetts LTC Attorney | Gun Rights Lawyer Boston
Trusted by Massachusetts gun owners for License to Carry applications, firearms license denial appeals, and defense as an illegal possession of firearm lawyer MA residents turn to when charges are on the line. As a dedicated Massachusetts LTC attorney and gun rights lawyer Boston, we fight to protect your right to own, carry, and possess a firearm.
Defending Lawful Gun Ownership and Second Amendment Rights While Providing Knowledgeable, Aggressive, and Strategic Legal Representation When It Matters Most.
Dedicated to Protecting the Second Amendment Rights of Massachusetts Residents
Boston Firearms Freedom was founded on a simple belief: Massachusetts’ complex gun laws shouldn’t stand between law-abiding residents and their constitutional rights. As a dedicated Massachusetts LTC attorney and gun rights lawyer that Boston clients trust, we help with everything from your first License to Carry application to a firearms license denial appeal, rights restoration, or serving as your attorney in an illegal possession of a firearm case. MA residents rely on us for criminal defense because Massachusetts firearms law is one of the areas of law we practice.
We serve individuals throughout Massachusetts, as well as non-residents who need temporary LTCs to legally carry or transport firearms while visiting or working in the Commonwealth.
Our Services
As a full-service Massachusetts LTC attorney and gun rights lawyer in Boston, we handle everything from licensing paperwork to courtroom defense, including representing you in appeals of firearms license denials and as the illegal possession of firearm lawyer MA residents call when charges are filed.
Firearms Licensing & Paperwork
LTC Applications
LTC Applications
LTC Application
Non-Resident Temporary LTC Applications
Non-Resident Temporary LTC Applications
Non-Resident Temporary LTC Applications
Restoration of Gun Rights
Restoration of Gun Rights
Restoration of Gun Rights
Firearms License Denial Appeals
Firearms License Denial Appeals
Firearms License Denial Appeals
When Your Firearm Rights Are at Risk, Know Where to Turn!
Massachusetts firearm laws can be complicated. If you’re facing a charge, license issue, or potential restriction of your firearm rights, get professional legal guidance tailored to your circumstances.
Criminal Defense for Firearms Charges
Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Carrying a Firearm Without a License
Carrying a Firearm Without a License
Carrying a Firearm Without a License
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Possession of a Large-Capacity Firearm
Possession of a Large-Capacity Firearm
Possession of a Large-Capacity Firearm
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Improper Storage of a Firearm
WHY CHOOSE US
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Focused Massachusetts LTC Attorney
We don’t dabble in gun law. It’s our entire practice. We stay current on every licensing change and court ruling affecting Massachusetts gun owners.
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Licensing & Criminal Defense, One Firm
From a firearms license denial appeal to serving as your illegal possession of firearm lawyer in MA, we handle the full range of firearms matters most attorneys don’t.
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Direct, Personal Communication
Your rights and freedom are on the line. As your gun rights lawyer Boston, we keep you informed at every step — no jargon, no runaround.
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Statewide Representation
We work with clients and licensing authorities across Massachusetts, including non-residents navigating state licensing requirements.
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Results-Driven Advocacy
We pursue every avenue — negotiating with licensing authorities, building a firearms license denial appeal, or defending you at trial.
Our Experienced Massachusetts Firearm Attorneys
Matthew W. Peterson
CEO / Managing Attorney
William J. Manchinton Jr.
Gun Rights Attorney
Matthew W. Peterson
CEO / Managing Attorney
Margaret G. Petersen
Gun Rights Attorney
Case Victories
A Massachusetts military veteran had his firearms confiscated and his License to Carry (LTC) revoked after he called a VA mental health hotline during a difficult moment. The local licensing authority determined he was no longer a “suitable person” to hold an LTC under Massachusetts law…..
A client facing serious felony charges connected to a shooting spent nearly four years with a defense attorney who did almost nothing to prepare a defense. When the case finally neared trial, that attorney pushed the client into a guilty plea rather than the trial he was entitled to. After new counsel, Attorney Matthew W. Peterson, examined the record and found no discovery review…..
A young Massachusetts man faced years of mandatory prison time after police discovered a loaded, high-capacity firearm roughly 10 feet from where he was sitting in a Chelsea yard. He was never seen holding the gun, and no evidence tied him directly to it — but under the weight of Massachusetts’s mandatory minimum firearms sentencing scheme, mere proximity was enough for prosecutors to charge him with carrying a firearm without a license…..
When a Massachusetts resident applies for a License to Carry (LTC), local police departments have broad discretion to deny that application based on a “suitability” standard — a standard that can reach back over a decade and rely on incidents that never resulted in a conviction. This case study examines a Quincy District Court matter in which a police department denied an applicant’s LTC based solely on two criminal charges from more than ten years…..
Facing a Firearms Legal Issue?
Whether you’re dealing with a firearms charge, licensing issue, or gun rights matter, our office can help you understand your next steps.