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A Massachusetts resident submits an application for a license to carry firearms to the police department of the town where the applicant resides. The applicant must submit:
◾ a complete resident firearms license application ◾ the required application fee ◾ a Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate ◾ a form of identification◾ fingerprinting
The applicant may also be instructed to submit a proof of residence.
As each licensing authority established its own procedures, the application is advised to contact the local firearms licensing officer for specific information on the local application process.
The fees to apply for a firearms license (LTC) is $100.The application will be processed by the local licensing authority. Firearms license application processing includes a state and federal background check, a fingerprint based background check, and a check with the Department of Mental Health.
The applicant will be notified by the local licensing authority when the firearms license application has been processed, either by telephone or by mail. The applicant may need to pick up the firearms license in person.
License processing may take up to 60 days.
