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Yes, Our class meets the requirements set forth by law in Massachusetts to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry, a MA FID Card. We suggest applying for the LTC if you are 21 or over. You must be 21 to apply for an LTC in MA, but you do not need an FID to apply for an LTC. Applicants can apply for an FID card, from the age of 15-17, with a parent’s permission.
Your Local Police Department in the City or Town Where you live is where you will apply. Your local Massachusetts municipal Police Department (i.e. the police department in your city or town) issues Licenses to Carry (LTC) and Firearms ID Cards (FID) from the police department licensing officer. You will need to attend a firearms safety class before applying for your firearms permit in Massachusetts.
Students who live in Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Rockland and Sharon are required to take a course in Live Fire training before applying for their license. Brookline residents have a specific range qualification requirement. If you do not live in one of these communities, we suggest taking the live fire class after obtaining your license, so the information is fresh in your mind when you are prepared/ licensed to buy a gun. You MUST take our Basic Safety class in Rockland, FIRST, before taking a live fire class.
Due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling, MA no longer issues restricted licenses. If you are approved to receive a License to Carry in MA, it will be issued without restrictions.
In Massachusetts you cannot be in possession of a firearm or ammunition without a firearms permit, there are no exceptions.
In Massachusetts it is a fairly simple process to obtain your License to Carry, or FID card. So long as you have a clean criminal record, the process is straight forward.
In Massachusetts, the advocacy group that support gun owners is the Gun owners action league www.goal.org
Take the training, get your LTC and purchase a firearm when you are ready. You do not need to own a firearm to get your LTC.
This is going to depend on a number of factors including how a given firearm fits your hand and your specific reason for carrying daily. We can discuss these factors and come up with some suggestions that will work for your specific needs.
Not only is it normal, it is healthy to have a fear and respect for a firearm. Time and practice will help you to become more comfortable handling firearms.
Before you schedule your class, we will take a look at the town you live in and their track record of issuing licenses. As a part of our curriculum, we provide you with a copy of the required application for your LTC.
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Tom is a great instructor. He knows the area very well and does a great job answering questions and making you feel like you learned something. I found his class through Google and it worked out very well.
Shawn Silva
Tom is top notch. Clear and concise about a very serious subject. Your life and your family’s lives. Do not hesitate to use him as your instructor.
Dave McCreary
Great class, very informative and helpful. Tom has great energy and is very engaging. I would recommend the class to anyone looking to apply for a LTC or FID.
Lisa Ceccarini
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom was a great instructor who genuinely cares about gun safety. The class was very engaging and well run. I would highly recommend them.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great class! Excellent information presented in a real world way. Tom is knowledgeable and funny. Definitely recommend this class if you’re interested in obtaining your LTC in MA.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just did my class with a friend Tuesday. I was able to reschedule my class date to a couple weeks later to be able to bring a friend (I called the day after I scheduled the first date). I appreciated that. Tom made the class FLY BY 3.5hrs went by quickly due to Tom eccentric personality which we all appreciated. Very knowledgeable and caring guy. I'd recommend taking this class before anymore b.s laws pass.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom was a great instructor, really enjoyed the class. Looking forward to the live fire portion.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent course! Tom was very welcoming and a great guy. Tom made everything easy to understand and definitely knows what he's talking about. all my questions were answered without ever asking one. Definitely recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great class, very informative and engagingPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Instructor was friendly, engaging, experienced, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The lessons were very clear and straightforward, and were communicated in technical and real-world manners. Would absolutely recommend this course to anyone interested in firearms or getting their LTC.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom is very knowledge about the mass laws and safety. Highly recommend him for your LTC course.
Our class meets the requirements set forth by law in Massachusetts to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry, a MA FID Card. 
