Question 1

When is election day?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026!

Question 2

Why is this question on the ballot?

Accepted Answer

In October 2024, a group of gun extremists filed a petition to repeal Massachusetts’ lifesaving 2024 gun safety law. Now, the NRA and gun manufacturers are funding a statewide referendum to repeal this law in its entirety. The question will be on the November 2026 ballot.

Question 3

What is our ballot question number?

Accepted Answer

We won’t have a number until July 2026. Sign up to get email updates from the campaign — and we’ll let you know as soon as we get the number.

Question 4

Did the campaign get its signatures already?

Accepted Answer

A referendum works differently than an initiative petition. Our opposition collected signatures to place this referendum on the ballot. Now that it’s on the ballot, our job is to make sure as many voters as possible vote YES on November 3rd to prevent repeal and protect this lifesaving law. We didn’t pick this fight — but we’re going to win it. Sign up here to get involved!

Question 5

Is the 2024 gun safety law currently in effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Governor Healey signed “An Act Modernizing Firearms” into law on July 25th, 2024. She then signed an emergency preamble on October 2, 2024 — immediately putting the law into effect, despite the repeal campaign. The law is in the process of being implemented.

Question 6

What has this law accomplished so far?

Accepted Answer

The law is still in the process of being implemented, but here are some key successes:

The crime gun data dashboard — You can now easily access info about firearm purchases, licenses and gun-related crimes in Massachusetts. This data dashboard is a major step forward in understanding where crime guns in our most impacted communities are coming from. By identifying sources upstream, we now have a powerful new tool to stop guns before they ever reach our communities.

The serialization portal for ghost guns — Individuals or entities manufacturing or assembling such firearms at home must now request a serial number online through this portal, serialize the firearm with that number during assembly, and register the firearm in the portal within 7 days of manufacture/assembly. This process helps law enforcement identify crime guns and prevent illegal sales. By reducing untraceable ghost guns, this portal makes our communities safer.

Extreme Risk Protection Order training — Medical providers are now getting trained to access and petition for ERPOs in civil court. When an individual demonstrates a risk to themselves or others, medical providers now have tools to petition a judge to restrict that person’s access to firearms.

Local law enforcement report that this law gives them tools for getting ghost guns and glock switches off the streets - making our communities safer.

Question 7

Does the 2024 law stop law-abiding citizens from exercising their 2nd amendment rights?

Accepted Answer

No! Massachusetts residents have the exact same constitutional right to own and carry firearms that they did before this law, and nothing in the law criminalizes law-abiding gun owners.

Since its earliest days, Massachusetts has had a long and proud history of respecting the right to keep and bear arms while keeping residents safe. As of July 1, 2025, according to state data, there were over 550,000 active licenses to carry and more than 20,000 active firearm identification (FID) cards, which allow individuals to possess a rifle or shotgun.

Question 8

Does this law prevent minors from hunting in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

No. There is nothing in the law that stops a minor from hunting, even if they’re from out of state. The law explicitly allows hunting by out-of-state minors, as long as their state permit has similar requirements to Massachusetts and they don’t use high-powered or semi-automatic weapons.

Question 9

Who supports this campaign?

Accepted Answer

Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts is supported by a broad coalition of state and national gun safety advocates, healthcare and mental health care professionals, unions, teachers, responsible gun owners, faith communities, and concerned community members.

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Question 10

There are so many ballot questions this year — what makes this ballot question unique?

Accepted Answer

This is the only ballot referendum. That means activists are trying to repeal a law that’s already been passed and gone into effect. Our job is to protect it and keep our communities safe. Every other ballot question is seeking to move a new policy forward.

Question 11

How can I get involved?

Accepted Answer

Sign up to get involved, donate, and endorse the campaign today!

FAQs

When is election day?

Why is this question on the ballot?

What is our ballot question number?

Did the campaign get its signatures already?

Is the 2024 gun safety law currently in effect?

What has this law accomplished so far?

Does the 2024 law stop law-abiding citizens from exercising their 2nd amendment rights?

Does this law prevent minors from hunting in Massachusetts?

Who supports this campaign?

There are so many ballot questions this year — what makes this ballot question unique?

How can I get involved?

GET
INVOLVED!

FAQs

When is election day?

Why is this question on the ballot?

What is our ballot question number?

Did the campaign get its signatures already?

Is the 2024 gun safety law currently in effect?

What has this law accomplished so far?

Does the 2024 law stop law-abiding citizens from exercising their 2nd amendment rights?

Does this law prevent minors from hunting in Massachusetts?

Who supports this campaign?

There are so many ballot questions this year — what makes this ballot question unique?

How can I get involved?

GET INVOLVED!

GET
INVOLVED!