Code of Massachusetts Regulations 510 CMR - OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
510 CMR — the Code of Massachusetts Regulations for the Office of the Adjutant General:
📘 What Is 510 CMR?
510 CMR sets the rules and procedures for activities overseen by the Massachusetts Adjutant General’s Office, under the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security llmc.com+10mass.gov+10sec.state.ma.us+10.
🔹 510 CMR 2.00 – Drill or Parade with Firearms
The only active section currently in the official 510 CMR is Part 2.00, which governs requests for citizens' units (and foreign troops) to drill or parade with firearms or harmless replicas within Massachusetts digitalarchives.sec.state.ma.us+3law.cornell.edu+3law.cornell.edu+3.
Highlights of 510 CMR 2.02:
Approval Required: Any US-based citizen group in Massachusetts must get written permission from the Adjutant General, valid up to three years.
Required Documentation:
Certification by unit commander confirming training and adherence to fire safety codes.
Identification of commander, second-in-command, and safety officer.
Evidence of official sanction (e.g., municipal resolution).
Inventory of weapons (non‑serial).
Training Criteria: Training must cover weapon handling, cleaning, and safety protocols—using reputable organizations like Council of Minute Men or equivalent law.cornell.edu.
Renewals: Renewal requests are due 90 days before expiration, with updated certifications and weapons lists.
Non‑Resident Units & Foreign Troops:
Non-resident historic units also require approval, typically for the duration of their visit.
Foreign troops require documentation of U.S. government permission, and their use of live or blank ammunition is restricted to approved ranges or ceremonies, with additional oversight
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