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Massachusetts Firearms Information
For the most up-to-date laws on the Licensing Aspects
of the States' New Firearms Law please see the Massachusetts Firearms
Web site below:
Massachusetts
Firearms Web Site
Frequently asked questions:
- What are the categories of licenses to carry firearms:
Class A allows the holder to access to large capacity firearms, rifles,
shotguns and ammunition. Only Class A holders may carry a concealed
weapon.
Class B allows access to non-large capacity firearms (handguns) as
well as large capacity rifles, shotguns and ammunition.
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Where do I apply for an LTC or FID card:
You can apply for an FID Card or Class A or B LTC at the Police Department
in the city or town where you live or where your principal place of
business is located.
- Persons with Criminal Records
Persons with certain criminal records, especially those involving
drugs and firearms trafficking, as well as those with a history of
mental illness may not qualify for certain kinds of licenses in the
future.
The new laws have significantly changed the requirements regarding the
purchase, possession, carrying, storage and licensing of firearms. This
law also increases the criminal penalties for unlawful possession and
use of firearms.
Firearms License Applications are available from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday
- Friday.
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