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LTC/FID Frequently Asked Questions
LTC/FID Frequently Asked Questions
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WHAT TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A FIREARMS LICENSE?
DO I NEED AN FID OR DO I HAVE TO TAKE A FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TO CARRY PEPPER SPRAY/MACE?
WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT TO OBTAIN AN FID/LTC?
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN THE PROPER APPLICATION FORM FOR NEW OR RENEWAL FID CARD OF LICENSE TO CARRY?
HOW LONG IS AN LTC OR FID CARD GOOD FOR?
DO I HAVE TO NOTIFY THE POLICE OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
I JUST MOVED INTO MASSACHUSETTS. DO I NEED A LICENSE RIGHT AWAY?
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?
I HAVE A VALID CLASS B LTC, CAN I CARRY A LOADED FIREARM IN MY VEHICLE?
I HAVE A VALID CLASS A LTC, ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM IN A VEHICLE?
WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT RULE TO REMEMBER WHILE IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN MASSACHUSETTS?
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