Thank you. I recently did a CORI check on myself and there was no records to be found. I do not drink, smoke, or use drugs. I never legally changed my name. This is also true with the Massachusetts License to Carry process but we should be good to go now. I hired a lawyer this time and took the commissioner to court on the appeal . Ron. I was a guard up in Maine a couple of years ago. I was a security officer for 10 years after high school. Chance of getting my LTC.. DUI 6 yrs ago Winchendon is where im moving to. I have tried to explain the Stand Your Ground laws in MA and theres no understanding it. THE BASIC PROCESS The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows: 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 Attend class, receive certificate Apply at your local police department Maybe see if you could get a phone number for the Sgt and try that. I will only be here for another year is it worth attempting to apply for LTC? Youll need to redo the safety course since your MA licenses will have expired and your primary residence changed. Wow - so glad my town isn't as obnoxious as some mentioned. They have a lot of attorneys who specialize in this kind of thing. There shouldnt be any issue with using a certificate dated in 2019. My brother-in-law got his LTC in late March. PDs like to see things like that and it might get you the unrestricted license. No need to dress up. Good luck! court ordered. The only information they would get would be if you made suicidal-type statements while in custody, should law enforcement been involved at the time. I used to have my fid witch i got after having my record sealed , since the laws passed i did not keep up with it and now it has since expired. Hello. I had my "interview" today in Chelsea for my non-resident LTC for Massachusetts. That might be enough to get you the license. 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. Hello. I live in Springfield, a red city. Witness actually means that the person signing that is attesting to the fact that he/she witnessed you sign the form. However, should you get in trouble and the paperwork come up, you have lied on a federal form, which is a federal crime. If you want to discuss this further, you should contact James Wise at james@tacdynamics.com. https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/guide-to-gun-rights-in-your-massachusetts-town.8703/. I need to know if there is any. 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. the lawyer i had then said i didnt need to worry because everything was dismissed with no finding. Thanks. The information and resources provided below may assist Massachusetts long term care facilities in preparation for the new survey process. 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. When questioned further, she said it should be quicker but that they want to set the furthest expectations. Just whats on my core and background check? Id recommend contacting your local department and ask them the question. They said they were pretty sure they could help me get it and theyd help me as much as they could. Otherwise, you may be required to take a MA Gun Safety Course like the one offered on our site. Good luck. Your best step would be to consult an attorney and see if you can get your record expunged. He might mean that it could take 100 days for the license to come back and you can come to get it. I honest to friggin GOD hope it takes 91 days. I asked a simple question and get attacked. Good Afternoon. Thanks. Your attorney would be better able to answer that question than us. Hello Lyn. It will come up in your background check because it is a check through the criminal system. To make this short for you. The hard disqualification for DUI/OUI is 1994, so you have some wiggle room. He said wait 100 days. Firearms License Frequently Asked Questions | Mass.gov In just shy of 4 weeks, the nice lady called and told me to come pick up my LTC any time. You should look into the Comm2A organization. I went and took the classes in 2013 too and pass but never went to the police station to get my license and i know its been 6years of that do i have to go get the classes again? Let us know in the comments. I'm not interviewing for a job I'm interviewing to exercise a right damn it! What to expect in my firearms license interview : r/massachusetts - Reddit Is this legal to refuse to do the steps needed for me to get a gun. If you havent had any communication in a month or so, its worth a call to the police department you applied with. Now moving back to MA. The job will be located in Natick, MA. Since the domestic charge did not end up in a guilty conviction, it is unlikely they would use it to deny you your license. If you want to discuss this in further detail, I recommend contacting our Director of Training, James Wise at james@tacdynamics.com. Can you get an LTC with a misdemeanor possession with intent to distribute marijuana charge that you had a CWOF for ? Unfortunately, shooting skeet or trap wont do a lot to prepare you to use a shotgun in a violent encounter. MA Non-Resident LTC Application Process. You can either ask them to run a check before you apply, or contact the courthouse that this took place in and request a copy of the paperwork. MA doesnt hold a history of mental illness against you unless treatment was involuntary, i.e. There is no additional training necessary for the renewal. I'm sorry if you felt attacked. You should contact your local PD and ask them if the charge will result in a denial were you to apply. Do I assume that unrestricted means all of these categories? Interview processes can vary greatly from town to town. Hello. 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. I know you said that a person would probably get a license, but wont be able to purchase a firearm. I am told to bring my drivers license, my rental lease and a check for $100.00. That doesnt make any sense from our perspective. It depends on how your town will treat the charge. I was upfront on my application, no felonies just a couple hiccups from years ago. I heard I cant be a consumer of marijuana and own a gun, but I dont see the question asked on the application. Theyre the ones who make the decision on the restrictions. 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. This doesn't factor in the weeks from mailing it to getting the interview. I have an FID in New Jersey and would like to go shooting in Ma when I come up. Hi! ".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. What does former leo have to do with anything? I assume that, if I was denied, I would be notified. The certificates technically dont expire, but if the PD wants to they can ask you to retake the course. 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. (idk if they normally do) Needless to say, I was denied and deemed unsuitable for items (no felonies) on my record dating back to 2010. I am at a lost on how to answer on the application for LTC. Just keep in mind it will certainly restrict you to only non-large capacity rifles and shotguns. As I said in my (edited) comment -- some animals get preferential treatment, and the rest of us don't like it. Thanks. Good luck! Rich Alessi. Hello. It took 8 months of pestering the Westford PD to get a response and the chef would not return calls. I will appreciate any information you have in helping me obtain my LTC. What to expect at LTC interview in Chelsea I went in a sweatshirt and jeans. All charges were dismissed. Then I got a call from the licensing officer to schedule the interview portion. Rob is a Sig Sauer Master Rated Firearms Instructor and holds several other ratings from various institutions. Ask them if they have an idea about the turn-around time for licensing with their department. I am planning to speak with someone at the PD in my town about what they may be looking for, but was wondering if you had any ideas. JavaScript is disabled. So long ago how can I correct this I have no felonies or mistermeaniors I just misunderstood the question. Hello r/CCW, . Do we have an updated green/red town listing. J. Hello. Hi I have my interview for my LTC this Saturday and Tips? As long as the instructor credentials are still valid on the actual cert, the PD shouldnt have any issue with it. Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services What if i dont have one. Id recommend reaching out to the Gun Owners Action League here in MA to see if they might have some additional resources for you. Is that correct? I want to be completely truthful but it was so long ago i dont remember ..how can i get this information..i thought the background check would bring everything up? Im a combat vet, with 18 yrs of sevice, honorably discharged. 4. In a few weeks to a few months (it depends on how busy the PD is) you will be contacted and you can go pick up your license to carry. Ok I applied for my ltc 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. It is actually illegal for you to even touch a firearm with the guilty conviction on your record. This will show you the list of fields already added to the migration template. I had my "interview" today in Chelsea for my non-resident LTC for Massachusetts. Things such as the "Acknowledgement" are not required by statue. Try to stay away from family. Hello, If they ask why you are looking for a license, just say something along the lines of personal protection and other uses. 2 of them got in and I had to use my legal firearm to defend our lives . Were it not a charge involving a firearm, you might have been alright. Ron I do not but simply explain in reasonable and logical terms why you wish to carry a concealed firearm and you will be good to go. My question is, is there any reason I could be denied? The certificate should still be good even if the class was in 2018. 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. The procedure may be different. I'm a former LEO. How do i get that to non restricted? Leave us a comment below and we will answer them! My brother in law is trying to get his LTC-a but for the reason he was told not to put all lawful purposes. There isnt really anything that can be done to speed up the process itself. Hello Stephen. I was just curious how theyd know if we were being honest about it, or not? Attaching a copy of the dismissal would be a good idea, since theyll likely ask about it when you put in your application. I know one to be Tramadol 4 times a day. I just wanted to finish school and move with my life. Thanks. Any recommendations? Unfortunately there isnt really any next step after the paperwork has been submitted. Application Process Complete an approved Basic Firearms Safety Course, "live fire" certification is strongly encouraged. Do not omit anything from you past as it will result in a denial. It is was dismissed or continued without a finding, or not guilty then you have some wiggle room. LOL. Is there any way to somehow get my LTC back. But its best to check. Cookie Notice However, I'm not sure what to expect from their version of the interviewing process other than fingerprinting. If my town (Hudson) wont let me say For All Lawful Purposes on unrestricted, what do I say Im looking for self defense. Thanks. Thanks! Lyn. If it wasnt a guilty, you have some chance, but it will be tough. Good luck! Thank you for your time! I would appreciate your opinion on that issue. 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. This is very upsetting to me. Being that they wiped my suspended record from the data base in order to give me my FID ? I believe that automatically disqualifies her. Nobody really does that but if it is signed there it would be the officer/clerk you hand the form to. Thoughts? Hi, I have two questions: 1 I took and completed a firearms safety course 12/2018. Perhaps see if you can be directed to the Chief. No idea if that is the case in your town. I do not own any guns. Hello. But, if she is let loose in the streets with a gun, eventually lives will be altered that could have been easily avoided. Submit the renewal application -- located on the same form as the new LTC application -- prior to the expiration date. 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. Right now a lot of departments are getting overwhelmed with applications, so the process is getting longer. https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/guide-to-gun-rights-in-your-massachusetts-town.8703/. Do you think I will have problems with my LTC application in Plymouth, and should I attach a copy of the CORI report to my LTC application? If you did, then you have to disclose that on the license application. They needed to contact Boston in order for them to erase my revoked license in order to issue FID . Hello. They take your application and firearm safety certificate. I got my LTC in Springfield, MA which is apparently RED. Though we have been hearing that theyve suspended that requirement recently due to COVID. Im good for quite a few more years as I just renewed my LTC this year but eventually itll be up for Renewal again and I dont want to find out that I bought a house in a town that is difficult. I would assume the criteria would be somewhat similar. Hi , As the title indicates, I've since gone ahead and applied for a LTC here in Arlington, MA, which is thankfully a green town. Do you think age ,meaning Im elderly really dont like that term,Im sure it applies to some people but not me.. What would you recommend for best results? So after going through the class , we moved to where i am now. Depending on the disposition of the case, it likely wont impact the application process. Hello, I was wondering if you have your record sealed for a felony do you have a chance at getting your LTC, thank you. Good luck. of Mental Health (Email) Hey, guys. Hello. Or do my past MA LTC and my OH CCW training cover me? Very long story short my license was suspended for not reporting in a timely manner even though I reported it and waited outside for hours not knowing if someone was in the house or not with a child outside. . Now in my defense, I was an ahole back then and the company I kept was not a good influence on me. I dont know that he could even obtain a MA drivers license since hes not a MA resident.