LTC/FID Frequently Asked Questions

  1. WHAT TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A FIREARMS LICENSE?
  2. DO I NEED AN FID OR DO I HAVE TO TAKE A FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TO CARRY PEPPER SPRAY/MACE?
  3. WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT TO OBTAIN AN FID/LTC?
  4. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN THE PROPER APPLICATION FORM FOR NEW OR RENEWAL FID CARD OF LICENSE TO CARRY?
  5. HOW LONG IS AN LTC OR FID CARD GOOD FOR?
  6. DO I HAVE TO NOTIFY THE POLICE OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
  7. I JUST MOVED INTO MASSACHUSETTS. DO I NEED A LICENSE RIGHT AWAY?
  8. IF I AM OUT IN PUBLIC CARRYING A CONCEALED FIREARM, I LEGALLY POSSESS A LTC, AND A POLICE OFFICER REQUESTS THAT I SHOW MY LTC, DO I HAVE TO PRODUCE IT?
  9. I HAVE A VALID CLASS B LTC, CAN I CARRY A LOADED FIREARM IN MY VEHICLE?
  10. I HAVE A VALID CLASS A LTC, ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM IN A VEHICLE?
  11. WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT RULE TO REMEMBER WHILE IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN MASSACHUSETTS?
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