Firearms License Frequently Asked Questions | Mass.gov Wow - so glad my town isn't as obnoxious as some mentioned. I recommend double checking with your local PD though just to be safe. Hello. Hi there! But took my LTC , and said I was danger to carry ?? So Id recommend you take additional training if you think it will help your cause. I have had a large capacity, LTC for six and a half years now, as a resident of Acushnet. As I said in my (edited) comment -- some animals get preferential treatment, and the rest of us don't like it. Thank you for replying to my previous question. Unfortunately, a lot of this BS still varies from town to town. If we are in a car together I would never allow her to drive. Im currently a FL resident, and have my concealed carry permit for the state. Mine was a few days over plus transit time for a renewal without the visit. To apply/upgrade/renew for License to Carry/Firearms Identification Card, you must contact the Firearms Record Bureau at 978-674-1879 between the hours of 7am-3pm M-F to schedule an interview. Do we have an updated green/red town listing. Is there another organization that can deny it? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Thanks. That is very common for Boston. You can use something like: I am a law abiding citizen and desire to carry a firearm for personal protection. Pretty reasonable reason, plus it says up front that you are looking for an unrestricted license. If that DWI was a guilty conviction, then yes. What would you recommend for best results? Now, the marijuana usage is illegal on a federal level, and the firearms purchasing form 4473 does specifically ask about marijuana use. I also Had my Utah Multi-State concealed carry permit but let it lapse so I am taking this class again with the Mass Basic class. It's just that some animals are more equal. Youd be best to contact your local PD to see if theyll accept the certificate. You will have to mention the A&B charges on your application since they are felony charges. Hi Stephen, You do need to be truthful and complete the application in its entirety. Question Ill try and make it short ! Also are any of these disqualifications even though I was never convicted? Attaching a copy of the dismissal would be a good idea, since theyll likely ask about it when you put in your application. Hello. The crazy thing is, after her placing that order against me, she started stalking me, which resulted in me changing my phone number and blocking her from sending me emails that I never responded to. But its best to check. If you were to ask me if I have a history of mental illness, I would say NO without even thinking about it because it was so long ago. Your best step would be to consult an attorney and see if you can get your record expunged. Theres really no way for them to check at the time of purchase if you are lying. Any DUI/OUI conviction after 1994 is an automatic disqualification from getting a MA LTC. I'm not interviewing for a job I'm interviewing to exercise a right damn it! Hello. Ive never had an issue whatsoever with the law nor with my LTC and I take pride in being a responsible gun owner. You dont have to have a specific reason for wanting to carry. Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Application Process Complete an approved Basic Firearms Safety Course, "live fire" certification is strongly encouraged. Hi I recently applied for my LTC in Massachusetts and just found out I was denied. Thanks, There is a whole thread in under the mass laws forum that you could look at. I hope this helps you with your predicament. https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/guide-to-gun-rights-in-your-massachusetts-town.8703/. That can assist with the process, but other than that you are pretty much guaranteed a restricted license. As long as you approach them reasonably, they should work with you. So what do I do now I never had any record at all in my life I keep to myself and theres no reason whatsoever to keep it from me but they are and I dont know what to do. All of them may not be visible in the template. However, if the restraining order is no longer active, then she wont be disqualified. (Im 43 now, & havent had any problems since.) If I had a 3rd OUI in 1993 will this disqualify me? Do I need to complete this since I am renewing my license, and Im not sure what I should list. May have signed his last name on things here and there. I of course then got an OUI I was offered a CWOF but with no license was unable to attend the classses so I pled guilty.. Of course, I plan to dress professionally and answer questions as to why I'm applying for such a license. It could be denied on either the local or state level. Myself and my mother woukd like her to get her ltc, however, about 20 years ago my father took out a restraining order on her. You dont have to do the basic safety course, but we recommend it so that you can learn and abide by MA gun laws. Is this disqualifier worth arguing against in court? I took a Gun Safety Course at Cape Gun Works in late January 2020, along with my sister and brother-in-law. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I have a copy of the CORI report showing the dismissal. So check first and go from there. Against my better judgment I brought my child to my parents and that was frowned upon. Hello Richard. The job will be located in Natick, MA. I have a question. Cookie Notice I'm not interviewing for a job I'm interviewing to exercise a right damn it. The "interview" should be no more than asking you to produce the required safety certificate and verifying the information asked for on the application form. If im denied again is there some kind of procedure for me to defend my character and speak to my past? Every applicant is required to appear in-person at the Firearms Records Bureau (FRB) for the first non-resident license to . I have a single blemish on my record: a charge of open and gross lewdness that was reduced to Indecent Exposure (public urination at a concert) and dismissed via CWOF. Exercising my second amendment right and carrying for personal protection is very important to me and I want to ensure that the town I live in does not deny that. A restricted license prevents you from being able to carry a firearm in public, but you can still have one at home for self defense. Hi I just completed my course and am looking over the application, How does a person answer the question to indicate the reasons you are requesting the license? If you want one? If they find that error before you correct it, they may deny you the license due to being untruthful on your application. I just took my gun safety course. Massachusetts Concealed Carry - How To CCW In Massachusetts 25 years have passed and I have not had any problems. In 2009 I came back from Iraq and was a little messed up and started drinking too much. If I receive a restricted LTC, does that prevent me from using a firearm for self-defense? Hello. Rabbi Harold Kushner, who never strayed from answering life's most vexing questions about loss, goodness and God, and by doing so, brought comfort to people across the world, died on Friday while . And the rest of us don't like it. Hello. Good luck! I was planning on immediately filling out my application for my LTC with my local police department but after reading through these comments I have a question. So fingers crossed. How do i get that to non restricted? Good luck. Its something for those issuing the licenses should think about. If you want to involve a lawyer, you can, but I cannot tell you if it is necessary at this point. When I got the the station he took my picture and had me sign some papers (apparently they had my fingerprints on file from when I applied for my FID card two years ago). I dont want to make a mistake in my answer! Depending on the disposition of the case, it likely wont impact the application process. Ok I applied for my ltc in uxbridge ma and I was going to go into the army and I put down that I was going to go but never went well I called my town hall and the place I went when I was going to go and they said there is no history at all on me so I never swore into the army and I made the mistake of telling the local pd and they want a letter from the military saying I never went so when I called the vets office they told me to have them call and verify that I never went so I went back to the pd and told them and they keep telling me I need paperwork that doesnt exist. If you havent had any communication in a month or so, its worth a call to the police department you applied with. But I digress. Now another question I served probation and was not incarcerated would that make a difference because it was not a violence, oui, or drug offense, Oh I forgot to mention my probation that I served was over almost 10 years ago and I have had no trouble since. It costs the same as the FID card. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Many new gun owners often find themselves completely overwhelmed when deciding what handgun they want to purchase when they are first starting out in the gun world. You wont get the license until the PD and state have run background checks. However, when your local PD runs your record they may find elect to deem (you) unsuitable for the license. I was upfront on my application, no felonies just a couple hiccups from years ago. It is unlikely that any question would come up regarding this, provided there were no arrests or anything during the incident. ".correct answer = "Yes", First Round Academy May Giveaway ***Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm with safety***, https://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/280362-Arlington-MA, http://falmouthpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/LTC-FID-Application-Instructions.pdf, http://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showdocument?id=19643. Would I qualify? I have a question so its going on 3 yes I caught a Misdemeanor charge 13A and Im trying to get my gun license I didnt go to jail or anything like that but I had to pay the courts will this prevent me from getting my license ? I applied for LtC 5+ years ago and was denied because of my juvenile record, I got my record sealed and moved to a different town. Welcome to NES! Unfortunately any felony conviction is an automatic disqualification from licensing. I was just curious how theyd know if we were being honest about it, or not? That way you can find out if theyll move forward. [MA] Applying for a LTC, But Not Sure What an Interview Consists Of I believe legally I can put that there was no previous arrest but Im unsure how to move forward. So what do I do now I never had any record at all in my life I keep to myself and theres no reason whatsoever to keep it from me but they are and I dont know what to do. Illegal drugs are easy to get so letting her Medical Card is not a deterrent. It will come up in your background check because it is a check through the criminal system. When questioned further, she said it should be quicker but that they want to set the furthest expectations. Good luck! They said send in application and fee but they are no doing fingerprints at this time. Hopefully it takes less than 90. Id recommend contacting your local department and ask them the question. To make this short for you. I have taken my firearms safety class and got some shooting in before applying for my LTC. My town PD had me drop my application for an LTC off a few weeks in advance. I live in a red city and was wondering if I should wait and attend more safety courses that apply to a LTC to avoid getting a restricted LTC as I would much rather obtain an unrestricted LTC. of Criminal Justice in Chelsea MA. I recommend reaching out to the Gun Owners Action League and speaking with them. But, if she is let loose in the streets with a gun, eventually lives will be altered that could have been easily avoided. Since the domestic charge did not end up in a guilty conviction, it is unlikely they would use it to deny you your license. You should be able to present a DD-214 form as proof of training to your local police department so that you can obtain the LTC. This will show you the list of fields already added to the migration template. I just wanted to finish school and move with my life. If you are denied, they do have to inform you via a letter, so dont lose hope. Hello. I was told everything was set and I'd be able to pick it up in 3 weeks or so, I was told everything was set and I'd be able to pick it up in 3 weeks or so. Hello r/CCW, . Will I need to replace my drivers license with a new address or simply use my current one with the new address written in the back? It is actually illegal for you to even touch a firearm with the guilty conviction on your record. If you are filling out the application, it is always best to go for the unrestricted license.

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