Hunters urge repeal of nonresident ban on semiautomatic firearms for hunting Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and local hunting organizations asked the committee to lift a ban on nonresident use of semiautomatic firearms for hunting, saying it discourages participation in conservation programs and displaces veterans' events.

Hunters are rallying to lift a ban on nonresident semiautomatic firearm use, arguing it stifles outdoor participation and harms vital veterans' programs in Massachusetts.

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