Going up
The number of Class A licenses for gun ownership grew by at least 10 percent last year in 11 area communities.
Community | Change in number of Class A licenses between 2012-2013 | Number of Class A licenses in 2013 |
---|---|---|
Pembroke | 15% | 1,256 |
Kingston | 15% | 945 |
Bridgewater | 14% | 1,292 |
Abington | 12% | 834 |
Norwood | 11% | 848 |
Mattapoisett | 11% | 421 |
Mansfield | 11% | 868 |
Braintree | 11% | 926 |
Walpole | 10% | 875 |
Norwell | 10% | 538 |
Rockland | 10% | 972 |
SOURCE: Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security