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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, Hingham, 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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Our class meets the requirements set forth by law in Massachusetts to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry, a MA FID Card. 
