Massachusetts State Police fired over vaccine mandate to lose guns, too Col. Christopher Mason’s letter revokes license to carry

Stoneham, MA. – July 3: State Police Col. Christopher Mason speaks the media following an armed stand off with police in the Wakefield area on July 3, 2021. (Photo By Mary Schwalm/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

The head of the State Police has informed troopers fired for failing to get COVID shots that their permits to carry firearms will be “expired” as of next week.

Col. Christopher Mason’s letter, obtained by the Herald, adds the ex-troopers’ ability to possess guns or ammunition will be suspended until they seek licensing through their hometowns.

“Please be advised that effective July 6, 2022, your Massachusetts State Police issued License to Carry Firearms … will be expired by the MSP and will not be renewed,” Mason writes in the letter dated June 20 and shared with the Herald Wednesday.

Thirteen troopers were discharged by the State Police after the height of the pandemic for failing to get a mandatory vaccine against COVID-19. It is unclear if all of the officers dismissed have received a letter, but the Herald was told that most have.

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