I purchased a hunting rifle from a friend almost 2 years ago who assured me the gun was clean. At the time I did have a license to carry, well come to find out the gun was stolen and I was charged with receiving stolen goods over $250. My suggested I get an affidavit from my “so called” friend saying he sold it to me at naming where he got it from. My friend insists he did not know it was stolen but is hesitant to sign the affidavit for fears he may incriminate himself. What is the statue of limitations in this case as it relates to the guy who sold it to me ? This is in Massachusetts.

