But if you arent truthful on the application, they can deny you the license because of it. 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. I believe legally I can put that there was no previous arrest but Im unsure how to move forward. In this case, your best bet would be to contact your local police department and speak to either the chief or the officer processing firearms license applications. I said you know what , Ill take it just because I need protection in my home again , and I never carried when I did have the LTC . Hello. I have had a large capacity, LTC for six and a half years now, as a resident of Acushnet. Is this accurate. As teaser said, a lot of the questions are gonna be of the basic "Why do you want it" and "What do you do" variety if they even ask you anything at all, I wouldn't even bother dressing up, but maybe that's just me. I'm a former LEO. If you want to discuss this in further detail, I recommend contacting our Director of Training, James Wise at james@tacdynamics.com. if i obtain my ltc in ma as a resident do i need a seperate license for hunting in ma. I was denied .y LTC with my local PD because I was untruthful question for arrest answered yes but didnt explain I then was told to have Cori check done on Myself & re submit a new applucation with the Cori got my Cori with no sumary on it because my local court house doesnt have records & I do have arrests what do I do now. It will come up during the licensing process and it will be up to the Worcester PD if they elect to deny the license. Only thing you can do to help is get NRA Instructor credentials. I hired a lawyer this time and took the commissioner to court on the appeal . Hey thanks for being able to ask a question . Maybe see if you could get a phone number for the Sgt and try that. If Her ability as a con artist earned her money shed be rich. 1. At the very least you will learn the following: *Depends on your instructor and the class you are taking. I am a Massachusetts resident since 2001. What to expect in my firearms license interview, Scan this QR code to download the app now. Ron. #1/32. You may have to retake the course since your license has been expired for a while. 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. You can just put down All lawful purposes as the reason for getting the license. Thanks! It might just be taking a while. I contacted the spd to report the burglary. Depending on the disposition of the case, it likely wont impact the application process. OP, here is a link of the questions. I have a drug charge 35 years old can I still get an gif card? Hello Valerie. Mine was a few days over plus transit time for a renewal without the visit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If my LTC expired 3 years ago will I need a new safety course? If you did, then you have to disclose that on the license application. She says she needs one year without her Medical Card and she is clear. In other towns people have reported that the process was highly adversarial, especially if someone was trying to get an unrestricted LTC in a town not noted for issuing them to just any qualified applicant. Would that make a difference? My partners and I have been in the gun safety course game for over six years now and being active law enforcement, we understand the ins and outs of Massachusetts Gun Laws like the backs of our hands. I was in and out in 10 minutes I made copies of these messages in case I have to appeal. Is there something I should do, or just be patient and wait? Check it out and let us know if you have any follow-up questions. Hi Stephen, You do need to be truthful and complete the application in its entirety. Depending on where you live, you might be able to get an unrestricted license when you renew. LTMOM will allow us to create additional fields and customization fields in the source structure and, mapped to the target structure. The sergeant who entered the information for the application appreciated that, and I think it maybe made for a smoother process. Depending on the circumstance of the conviction, you may still be able to get a license, but it is up to that department. At the time I couldnt afford to appeal and hire another lawyer, so in 2021 I applied again so then I can get the 90 days to appeal ! Hello. 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 ? And the rest of us don't like it. Good luck. If he applies for out=of=state, then he shouldnt need to worry about the drivers license part. Were it not a charge involving a firearm, you might have been alright. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks for the advice. I live in Springfield, a red city. 2 I have an Drunk Driving charge in 1993 California will that charge prevent me from obtaining a LTC? Good luck! And I did not have to go to Chelsea this year. Your attorney would be better able to answer that question than us. Great article. Wondering what to expect any guidance is appreciated. Interview processes can vary greatly from town to town. I am guessing when you move to nh your mass ltc is no longer valid. It could be denied on either the local or state level. They dont have access to any medical records. Thank you. To make this short for you. Theyre the ones who make the decision on the restrictions. If the incident resulted in a guilty conviction on the OUI, you could be denied the license automatically. I have an interview at the APD on March 11. I was wondering if there is an updated Red Green Town list? One of the questions that you will have to answer will be if you have EVER been arrested ANYWHERE. My town requires 2 letters of recommendation. No range time. Hopefully Ill get past the initial hurdle so I can participate your course. I have a drug charge 35 years old can I still get an FID card. That was years ago, but from what I understand, this is still the case. The classes that we offer are either LTC-007 or LTC-017 depending on who is teaching the class as we have instructors who are certified by the MA State Police for either. Can you get an LTC with a misdemeanor possession with intent to distribute marijuana charge that you had a CWOF for ? As long as you approach them reasonably, they should work with you. Or does the course I took when I got the original ltc last forever to reapply. She only sees the law as it should be in her mind. A background check will show the arrest, but you want to be up-front about it on your application before they run the check. The job will be located in Natick, MA. Hello. If you want one? Typical waiting times these days can range from a few weeks to a few months. I always heard .17hmr was an accurate cartridge but damn. They accepted his paperwork, but told him he needed to get a MA driver license or he would be subject to arrest even with the MA LTC permit. However, I'm not sure what to expect from their version of the interviewing process other than fingerprinting. Nothing changes. I have some minor arrest..but im 53 and this all happened in my 20s nothing to disqualify me but i have no idea what and when all this happens..its been 25 30 years ago what do i do? Thank you. Steps: Open the same project in LTMOM and double click on the Source Structures. Privacy Policy. Thanks. If the handgun is not under his direct control, it must be unloaded and in a locked case or other secure container, or secured with a trigger lock. Leave us a comment below and we will answer them! Below is a link to the MA Green/Red town list. I dont want to make a mistake in my answer! If you want to discuss this further, you should contact James Wise at james@tacdynamics.com. It depends on how your town will treat the charge. When questioned further, she said it should be quicker but that they want to set the furthest expectations. For more information, please see our I havent got the letter yet waiting for it to give to my lawyer, but pretty sure my denial was based on suitability because I was arrested in Jan 2019 for carrying a loaded shotgun and possession of class d with intent to distribute. But I have never been arrested or appeared in court other than a divorce. If my town (Hudson) wont let me say For All Lawful Purposes on unrestricted, what do I say Im looking for self defense. My brother-in-law got his LTC in late March. (Im 43 now, & havent had any problems since.) They will still see the case when they run your background, even with a sealed record. 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. If you have some info on that wed love to hear it! The OH CCW course doesnt mean anything to the licensing authorities in MA. I have an FID in New Jersey and would like to go shooting in Ma when I come up. Id recommend contacting your local department and ask them the question. After your class you will receive a basic firearms safety course certificate that will show that you have met all of the state requirements for your license to carry. If not, I would try to have the recruiter that you went through for the Army write a letter documenting that you never shipped to boot camp. I was a security officer for 10 years after high school. They should be able to offer some guidance as well. . The hard disqualification for DUI/OUI is 1994, so you have some wiggle room. It is unlikely, however, that the local PD will approve a license to someone holding a card without restricting it and barring that person from being able to conceal carry. Hello Thomas. Its simple. They will issue a LTC with no restrictions and there is no interview with the chief of police. So without further ado here is my breakdown on how to get your license to carry in Massachusetts: The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows: There are over twenty different options to choose from when considering your Basic Firearms Safety Course some of which will help you get your license to carry, and others will only allow you to apply for your firearms identification card. He recently submitted his completed paperwork to the local MA PD for processing. They said I needed to take a Personal Protection Outside the Home course, then apply. I was upfront on my application, no felonies just a couple hiccups from years ago. Its dependent upon the town as to how long things will take. It doesnt matter if your record was sealed. My non-res renewal was probably around 4 months this year. Yes. The only thing I can recommend is keep attempting to contact the PD. Id recommend reaching out to the Gun Owners Action League here in MA to see if they might have some additional resources for you. If I were to do it again, I'd wear my XXL t-shirt with saggin' jeans like i wore back in high school when I was a homie. I took LTC course August 2019. Good luck. My question is, is there any reason I could be denied? I never legally changed my name. Will I be able to obtain my LtC? What happens after I submit my application and the city police chief says he sees no issue. I was arrested before in 2009 but was able to have my record sealed. Mine took 123 days from Chelsea interview to receiving it in the mail. Is this disqualifier worth arguing against in court? Why would someone want to contact a person youre allegedly afraid of? I was just curious how theyd know if we were being honest about it, or not? I know one to be Tramadol 4 times a day. If thats what theyre saying then thats how theyll treat the license. Is this something you would recommend? I got my LTC in Springfield, MA which is apparently RED. Every applicant is required to appear in-person at the Firearms Records Bureau (FRB) for the first non-resident license to . I never proceeded to finish the application processIs my course completion still valid at this time 3/2020 to apply for my LTC? I heard that an appeal must be made in MA within 90 days of denial, but since Ive heard nothing, I cant appeal. Hi I recently applied for my LTC in Massachusetts and just found out I was denied. We treat references as if we are providing references for a job interview. The record may be sealed but the denial will still be on the record and theyll need an explanation. I live in a high crime area so I am applying for an LTC in Worcester Ma. 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. Would I qualify? I have taken the basic safety class and I am very eager to get my license. Do I need to complete this since I am renewing my license, and Im not sure what I should list. You could look at taking additional training, such as our Use of Force/Home Defense/Concealed Carry course and then when you renew your license with Medford produce proof of further training. Hi Jeff, my only arrest in my lifetime was in 1994 for misdemeanor domestic assault and battery. On the application it asks if youve gone by other names. Ty. Hey, guys. My question is since i was a convicted felon for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute over 35 years ago and had my record sealed and was approved for an fid afterwards would i stand a chance in getting my ltc now. I assume my CORI must not be too too bad because I was cleared by the State to care for adults with differing levels of special needs. Hello. A statement that doesnt..and shouldn't mean a thing. Thanks. https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/guide-to-gun-rights-in-your-massachusetts-town.8703/. You likely can just put All lawful purposes as the reason. Thank you for your time. A: A person with a Class "A" LTC may transport a handgun loaded or unloaded on his person or under his direct control in the vehicle. If you are looking to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (LTC) or a Firearms Identification Card (FID) you must complete the following steps. Hello. I am at a lost on how to answer on the application for LTC. If you go to buy a firearm from the store and answer incorrectly to the marijuana question on the transfer form, youd be breaking federal law. However, I'm not sure what to expect from their version of the interviewing process other than fingerprinting. This is very upsetting to me. I had my "interview" today in Chelsea for my non-resident LTC for Massachusetts. No. If you have a question about a particular event in your past, ask the licensing officer if it will need to be put down. I took my firearms safety course. Thank you Is it possible they messed up and looked at the wrong person. I handed my pistol permit application and had fingerprints taken exactly 4 months ago and have not heard anything yet. Ive never had an issue whatsoever with the law nor with my LTC and I take pride in being a responsible gun owner. I believe that automatically disqualifies her. Honestly this is the first time that I have heard of such an issue. When asked about convictions I have none but what do i put down for arrests? You will likely run into trouble regarding the DUI charge. At this point youd need to contact a firearms attorney and get the process going for an appeal. Leave it to our Commonwealth to make the Massachusetts License to Carry process a complicated and confusing mess. People in my town dont know that little bit about me. My sister and brother-in-law applied about a week or so AFTER I did. But its best to check. With the way our gun rights are getting stripped away, Im glad I got my concealed carry permit this year. Though we have been hearing that theyve suspended that requirement recently due to COVID. Beginning August 1st, 2009, all new and renewal non-resident temporary licenses to carry firearms (LTC) in Massachusetts will be issued through the Massachusetts Instant Record Check System (MIRCS). Other good reasons might include that you work with large sums of money or expensive equipment, you are in-and-out of high-crime areas frequently, you live in a high-crime area, etc. The information and resources provided below may assist Massachusetts long term care facilities in preparation for the new survey process. Good Day, Any info or tips on Obtaining a LTC unrestricted in New Bedford MA, I do have a letter from my work stating I frequent high crime areas and carry large sums of money from work deposits. Edit last made 3/4/20. Good luck! Any suggestions. The medical marijuana card and firearms rules remains a bit of a grey area in MA. they have a very pro gun attitude and will help you each step of the way, they will even take your picture there and on electronic fingerprint. Hello. Since you are active you can use your DD-214 to apply in Chicopee. I live in Burlington ma. Its my understanding that I will not get approved with fingerprints. I assume that, if I was denied, I would be notified. Obviously triggered you to reply to it. what would be my best recourse to get the LTC ? What are the steps for a Non-Resident Application? I couldnt really say. What would be the best reason to This is a very informative page. Hello. I tried to call and ask but after 10 phone calls still have yet to have someone pick up. I am looking into buying a home in another town on the south coast but I am concerned about running into a town that is opposed to carrying. What Police Department would I apply at for the Massachusetts CC permit? Held a Massachusetts non-resident LTC or Massachusetts resident LTC on or after June 1, 1998, or 2) Are a current . 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. I bought a vacation home in Hyannis. Rob is a Sig Sauer Master Rated Firearms Instructor and holds several other ratings from various institutions. It has now been over 90 days since I applied and no word. Student enjoys live fire at our Foxboro Gun Safety Course. All told I mailed my application in March and received my non-res in September. If thats what they are telling you that you need for an unrestricted LTC then thats what you need. Good luck! Thick skin is a requirement here. The interview was in a hotel because they were coming from a client meeting. I was a former Police Officer on 2 Departments and always had a Class A Large Capacity LTC. Good evening! I have taken my firearms safety class and got some shooting in before applying for my LTC. Since you will basically be applying for a fresh license, the fact that you used to have an FID wont mean much. I would contact them anyways and just get clarification because the background check also goes up to the state level which is where that felony might stop you. young and took the license to carry course with Boston Firearms w/ live fire. Hi 4 months is in the middle of the current wait times as we are seeing them, so I wouldnt say its a cause for concern yet. I realize thats a felony however I read on the Everett polices website that if your crime was not violent and was 5 years from date of application, it shouldnt disqualify you. It's just that some animals are more equal. I am a Boston resident, and possess an FID which Ive had for over 6 years. If its different, you may want to ask the Police Department you are applying with if theyll need proof of your address when you apply. She cant wait for the next rally in Boston to kick some butt. Could this be a factor Im 85 physically and mentally active if they gave me a test physical or mental Id pass it. The 5 years has come will that incident hurt my chances of obtaining a license to carry? Your mileage will almost certainly vary. Hello In fact, if its a public university, it is illegal to have a firearm on school grounds. Unrestricted includes all those categories, as well as concealed carry. You wont get the license until the PD and state have run background checks. I got a no-restrictions lTC in Salem, which was considered a red city last I checked. Hello, Jeff. Im about to sign up for the class, but I was wondering how much info they can get, regarding the Dept of Mental Health? I want to upgrade to an LTC but I am afraid due to the strict laws. I am waiting for reply for my ltc I been waiting for three months since fingerprints . Decide that you want to exercise your second amendment rights for (insert personal reason here), Select a Basic Firearms Safety Course from the instructor of your choice, Stand by to stand by for your background to clear, Massachusetts Gun Laws surrounding transportation and storage, You have been convicted of any misdemeanor domestic violence charges, Being the subject of a restraining order in ANY state, Having been deemed to be mentally defective (i.e. Good Afternoon. So a misdemeanor with no jail time is not an automatic disqualification. You are considered to be a non-suitable person by your local police department. I do not own any guns. Theres technically no expiration date on the certificates, and generally as long as you apply within 2 years the PD wont have an issue with it. Also, will I be considered resident or non-resident? regarding my record. He went to the FLRB board, it's not a town issued LTC. The vast majority of the rest of thefree world United States has far less restrictive laws and processes in place to ensure the protection of their citizens constitutional rights but it is what it is when it comes to Massachusetts. As for a "witness" that is someone who watches you sign to verify it is your signature. I doubt that there are any medical records in existence today, since the practice has since closed, but I dont want to be accused of lying or trying to hide anything, either. Good luck. Good luck! As long as the instructor credentials are still valid on the actual cert, the PD shouldnt have any issue with it. 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.