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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey takes questions from reporters during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Anthony Martinello, who owns Martinello Quality Firearms in Sutton, is surrendering his license to sell firearms after allegedly selling illegal Glock handguns out of his residence, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said Wednesday.



Martinello sold Glocks without load indicators or magazine safety disconnects, which Healey's office said is required by state handgun safety regulations.



Martinello was also using his home as a "permanent place of business" for gun sales and transactions, which is illegal, Healey's office said in a release.



He reached a settlement with Healey's office to not seek a license to sell, rent or lease firearms, handguns, rifles and shotguns for three years, and he is paying the state $10,000 to cover the fees and costs of Healey's investigation.



"In Massachusetts, we have the benefit of strong state laws to help law-abiding gun dealers in keeping the public safe, and we rely on gun dealers to ensure responsible gun ownership," Healey said in a statement.

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In January, Healey's office announced a Worcester gun dealer is paying $35,000 after the dealer was accused of selling illegal Glocks and handguns.



The moves come months after Healey announced a crackdown on copycat assault weapons. Gun owners and activists say Healey overstepped her legal authority by issuing the crackdown, which has also led to several lawsuits against Healey.