I think I would ask a local gun shop dealer what he suggests you put on the application. MA, as you know, is and follow it a "may issue" state so you have to tread softly. As you also know, acting like the only rooster in the barnyard won't help much either so take the advice of a local. I grew up in MA and the state has changed regarding gun ownership...and not for the better. I now live in NH. Yiogo