Article XVII of the Constitution of the Commonweath of Massachusetts provides:"The people have a right to keep and to bear arms for the common defence. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."The people have a right to keep and bear arms for the common defense. Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves. A License to Carry (LTC) or Firearm Identification (FID) Card is required to possess or carry firearms in Massachusetts, unless otherwise exempt. It also clarified that people may keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, like hunting or other recreational activities. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves.