FAQs
Have a look at our most frequently asked questions
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.
Have a question that isn’t listed here?
5 Star Rated Class, in business 14 years, thousands of happy students.
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 great! You can tell he really knows what he’s talking about and is very helpful with any questions that you have. He kept the class extremely interesting with personal experiences and stories. Highly recommendPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Five stars! Highly recommend going to South Shore Gun Training Academy! Tom was so knowledgeable, informative and made the class fun!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Do not hesitate to take the firearms safety class with Tom and live fire class with Joe Morgan. My husband and I took the firearms safety class a few months ago with Tom. I am so very glad I chose this class over others out there. Tom is very engaging and makes the class so interesting you don’t realize the time going by so fast. Class was extremely informative. Tom definitely is a wealth of information. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for firearms safety certification. Yesterday we took the live fire class with Joe Morgan. Again this is a class I highly recommend. I took this class having never fired a gun before and I was very nervous. I left feeling very confident. Joe explained use of firearms in a very clear and understandable, and informative way. His instruction and tips were so helpful and my shooting was close to perfect. Thanks you thank you to Tom and Joe.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom was great. Very thorough and keeps it entertaining. Highly recommendPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom was awesome. Very informational. Great class highly recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There was a lot of information and Tom went through it in a timely manner(I was not bored!!). His cheery attitude was wonderful and he answered all questions. My take away, Massachusetts has very complicated gun laws.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great class, would recommend to anyone considering getting their gun license. No politics, just knowledge of gun safety and gun laws.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom was phenomenal for the safety course. He was good with using stories and examples to portray different laws and practices. Very educational and interesting, he’s great with keeping everyone engaged in the lessons.
Our class meets the requirements set forth by law in Massachusetts to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry, a MA FID Card. 
