Town Nixes Home Gun Safety Inspection

Here is a statement from Swampscott Town Administrator Tom Younger on the enforceability of home gun safety in the wake of a discussion introduced by Vice Chairman Barry Greenfield at last week's selectmen's meeting. 

“At the November 6th, 2013 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, it was requested by Selectman Vice-Chairman Barry Greenfield, through the Board of Selectmen, to Town Counsel that he review the enforceability of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131L regarding the storage of firearms in homes within a locked container, by mechanical lock or safety device based on the concern of children accessing them.  Upon review by Town Counsel, the Town would need to obtain either the homeowner’s consent or have a valid search warrant based on probable cause.  The Town will not take any further action regarding this law and further reconfirms their support for the laws of our Commonwealth and the rights under the United States Constitution.”