Stoughton, MA – Police in Stoughton are warning parents after officers seized three realistic-looking “Glock” style BB guns from local juveniles this week. Authorities say the BB guns, purchased online, are nearly indistinguishable from real handguns — posing a potential danger in high-stress encounters.
According to the Stoughton Police Department, even trained officers could mistake these replica firearms for actual weapons, creating a serious public safety risk. The department emphasized that the guns’ lifelike design could lead to tragic misunderstandings if displayed in public.
Under Massachusetts law (M.G.L. Chapter 269, Section 12B), it is illegal for anyone under 18 to carry a BB gun or air rifle in public without adult supervision, a sporting or hunting license, and a permit from their local police chief. Violations can result in fines and confiscation of the BB gun, police said.
Officers are urging parents and guardians to inspect any BB, airsoft, or replica firearms their children may have and to discuss the risks of carrying or showing them in public.
“Keeping our community safe starts with awareness and responsibility,” the department stated, thanking residents for helping prevent accidents and misunderstandings.
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