A LTC may ONLY be issued to a non-resident, non-citizen (alien) for the purpose of firearms competition. If you have any further questions please contact the FRB at (617) 660-4782. The following items must be received and applications must be complete to be processed: 1.
A License to Carry (LTC) or Firearm Identification (FID) Card is required to possess or carry firearms in Massachusetts, unless otherwise exempt. A Firearm Identification (FID) Card is required to possess firearms in Massachusetts, unless otherwise exempt.
A receipt will be mailed to you as soon as your application is processed. Your new LTC/FID will be mailed to you within 2-3 months. Please note, incomplete packets may be returned. If you have any questions, please call the Firearms Division at (413) 642-9374.
Resident Firearms License Application Processing You will be notified by your local licensing authority when your firearms license application has been processed, either by telephone or by mail. You may need to pick up your firearms license in person. License processing may take up to 60 days.
Massachusetts residents 15 years and older who wish to possess, carry and transport firearms, are required to have a firearms license. A Firearms Identification Card (FID) entitles the holder to transfer, possess and carry rifles or shotguns that are not large capacity or semiautomatic and ammunition therefor.
If you have an LTC, you are given more freedom in terms of which class of firearm you can have in your possession. If you have an FID, you can only have non-large capacity firearms.
Concealed carry is legal in Massachusetts for individuals who have a Massachusetts LTC or a formerly issued, valid Class A LTC. The minimum age is 21 years old, and LTCs are issued to residents and non-residents. LTCs require a state-approved firearms training course.
Applicant was convicted or adjudicated as a youthful offender anywhere for: Commission of a felony or misdemeanor with a sentence greater than two years. Commission of a violent crime. Violation of any firearms law punishable by imprisonment.
Commission of a felony or misdemeanor with a sentence greater than two years. Commission of a violent crime. Violation of any firearms law punishable by imprisonment. Violation of any narcotics law.