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James Ferguson, the ATF's head of the Boston Field Division, said the ATF has had “frequent conversations” with local and state authorities about dealers selling parts of guns that are banned or restricted by the state.

ATF is well aware Littleton gun dealers use loophole to sell off-limits guns as parts, records show

The well-known loophole relies on the state’s definition of a “firearm,” which hasn’t been changed since it was enshrined into law in 1998.

Concord family demands accountability after Black teen faces racist abuse
The family has hired an attorney, and the boy's father has reported the harassment to Concord police. He was subjected to taunting and physical violence, his parents say.

Report recommends rooftops, parking lots for solar installations in Massachusetts
Research from Mass Audubon and Harvard Forest found that construction of ground-mounted solar arrays has wiped away thousands of acres of forests.

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ATF is well aware Littleton gun dealers use loophole to sell off-limits guns as parts, records show

Concord family demands accountability after Black teen faces racist abuseThe family has hired an attorney, and the boy's father has reported the harassment to Concord police. He was subjected to taunting and physical violence, his parents say.

Report recommends rooftops, parking lots for solar installations in MassachusettsResearch from Mass Audubon and Harvard Forest found that construction of ground-mounted solar arrays has wiped away thousands of acres of forests.

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Concord family demands accountability after Black teen faces racist abuse
The family has hired an attorney, and the boy's father has reported the harassment to Concord police. He was subjected to taunting and physical violence, his parents say.

Report recommends rooftops, parking lots for solar installations in Massachusetts
Research from Mass Audubon and Harvard Forest found that construction of ground-mounted solar arrays has wiped away thousands of acres of forests.