Is it possible he said yes when LEO asked if there were NE weapons in the vehicle? Not that that matters.
New England weapons? Like a Mass-compliant pistol?
FYI right on your handgun permit it states "THIS LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION FOR FELONY ARREST AND/OR IMPROPER OR RECKLESS USE OF A HANDGUN
Sounds like he was arrested for a felony- it does not say conviction. Improper/reckless use does not apply imho as he was not using the handgun- use to me is firing it at the range and being a dumbass doing tricks...