Massachusetts already ranks among the most restrictive states when it comes to gun laws, but for some, it’s still not enough.
On March 26, gun control activists from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered in Boston for an Advocacy Day event. They marched from the Cathedral Church of St. Paul to the State House, demanding lawmakers crack down even harder—this time on the firearms industry itself.
Among them was Lorna Heron, whose son was murdered by an individual using a firearm not legally owned or possessed in the state. “He was shot 15 times by that semiautomatic weapon,” she said. “I also found out that the last blow was by a gun… transported here to our beautiful Massachusetts gun law state by someone that did not have the right to own a gun here.”
Her story, though tragic, highlights a recurring theme in gun control narratives: blaming legal gun owners and the industry for the actions of criminals who already ignore the law.
The activists are backing legislation from State Sen. Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) aimed at holding gun manufacturers and sellers “accountable” for crimes committed with their products—echoing a broader national push to sidestep federal protections under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
State Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham), who chairs the Judiciary Committee and authored the sweeping 2024 gun control bill, spoke at the event. The law he championed includes a ban on so-called “ghost guns,” mandates live-fire training for gun license applicants, allows healthcare professionals to initiate red flag orders, and imposes additional restrictions on public carry.
Day positioned the law as necessary to “protect” not only children and teachers but also “gun owners themselves.” He also took aim at the NRA and gun rights groups working to repeal the legislation via a 2026 ballot initiative. “If they can knock it out in Massachusetts, they can run the country,” he warned. “We’re gonna say no in Massachusetts.”
But not everyone’s buying the “common sense” gun safety spin.
Jim Wallace, Executive Director of the Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), said the so-called inclusive listening tour that preceded the bill was little more than political theater.
“We tried in vain to work with them and they just lied to us the entire time about what this bill was gonna be about,” Wallace said in a phone interview. “The fact that they supposedly included people and had a listening tour was nothing but a sham.”
According to Wallace, early talks had consensus around regulating ghost guns and supporting live-fire training. But when the legislation was drafted and pushed through—largely behind closed doors—it went far beyond that scope, targeting lawful gun owners with sweeping new restrictions.
GOAL and other rights groups are now focusing on efforts to repeal the law in 2026, while gun control advocates continue pushing to hold the gun industry “accountable”—despite repeated failures in court to do just that.
While activists march and lawmakers grandstand, the reality remains: criminals still don’t follow the law, and lawful gun owners are once again left paying the price for crimes they didn’t commit.
Running to Gun Control for answers proves Ignorance is Bliss…the History of Gun Control Confirms It…
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Chairman Day scheduled a “listening tour” session in Berkshire County, the western most county in the state. On the morning of the meeting date, he changed it from 6:00 PM to 1:00 PM. How considerate of him.
Can’t be bipartisan when the other side doesn’t recognize your right to exist.
And wants you “cancelled” into a ditch after you have “donated” your property in “reparations”.
If gun manufactures are liable for the actions of criminals, then i assume we will be suing auto and alcohol companies for any DUI incidents? If I am assaulted by someone using a hammer or a pipe- Home Depot can be on the lawsuit. Can also sue Dunkin Donuts for my diabetes complications. Where does it end?
As most of us have long ago concluded, these activists will not rest until all guns are banned and the gun industry (except for companies that sell solely to the military and police) are gone. Any deal they make for bills this year is only a precursor to next years bills. And of course, these are most definitely “common sense” restrictions, so they say. Who could be against “common sense” “safety” legislation that will (hypothetically any way) “reduce gun violence”?
Stop trying to “work with them.” They’re never working with you.
We’re all adults here and the 90’s was a long time ago. Zero-sum is the game. Play it accordingly.
Wha’d yah mean criminals don’t follow the law?
Are you telling me Gun Free Zone signs and No Loitering After 9pm are disregarded.
I call bullshit !
We need more laws, Red Flag, Black Flag, age restrictions, no can’ts, salty weapons bans, handgun bans, sniper rifle bans, ghostly guns, spirit guns, water guns , beenie flipper guns, knife guns, brick guns, whatever it takes, if its guns ban it.
Gun manufacturers are evil and only care about making money. Sue sue sue.
Sue until America achieves freedom from harmies..
Oh woe’st me if only Biden would not have dropped from the presidential race.
You left out spit ball guns.
Using the dough from pop tarts no doubt
This is the perfect case for the new bureau of 2A rights to step in and slap them for civil rights violations.
Well if such a thing were to exist.
The “Evil 11” as I call them, are always going to push gun control, if all guns were completely illegal, 100%, no exception, they would still seek to somehow increase gun control. But under no circumstances would they seek to increase the penalties on actual criminals.
Evil 11: Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Colorado, Rhode Island, & Maine
typical making laws they know are unconstitutional shouldn’t be allowed
I’m shocked. Shocked I say!
But I’m out of fainting couches so, sadly, I’ll have to settle for a coma campeche.
Also;
“I also found out that the last blow was by a gun… transported here to our beautiful Massachusetts gun law state by someone that did not have the right to own a gun here.”
This person actually said “our beautiful Massachusetts gun law state”? Like, for reals? WTAF? Were they reading a poorly written script or something? This is like straight out of some C grade movie.
They are just jealous because they can’t grow oranges or get a sun tan
Gun controllers lie? Huh.
I do wish that when people write about specific laws or bills that they would either quote it in full or provide a link so readers can see it.
That would demonstrate that the writer has probably troubled to read it as well and allow the reader to do so too.
Did anyone in the hearings think to ask how these wonderful improvements would have prevented any murders if they had been in effect earlier?
Well not the first time Massachusetts has had gun control problems. It seems like just 250 years ago yesterday April 19th the government was out trying to confiscate gun powder, bullets and privately owned canons. Government “gun violence” resulted in 46 American deaths.