Change in Firearms License Restriction Choices on MIRCS
Effective 11-9-06
Over the past year, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
Firearms Committee, the Gun Control Advisory Board, and CHSB Firearms
Support Services have worked together to develop a standardized list of
firearms licensing restrictions. This completed list was subsequently
presented to and endorsed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police
Association Executive Board.
The reason for this work is twofold. First, since licenses, by statute,
are issued for all lawful purposes unless restricted by the licensing
authority, an actual “restriction” (if any) should be indicated
rather than a “reason for issuance” as was done in the past. The
section on a license that previously read “Reason For Issuing
License” has been reworded to be “Restriction”. Second,
historically there have been dozens of undefined restrictions that
often meant different things depending on which community issued the
license. The new shortened and defined list should alleviate at least some
of that problem, while still allowing chiefs the discretion they desire.
Please note that the option “None” represents that there is no
restriction imposed by the licensing authority. This should be chosen
in cases where All Lawful Purpose, Personal Protection, Police Officer
or similar “reasons” were previously used
The following list will be implemented on MIRCS by Firearms Support
Services on November 9, 2006.
The New Restrictions
None – The LTC is issued for all lawful purposes with no
restrictions. This is used for all FID cards, as by statute, they may
not be issued with any restrictions imposed.
Target & Hunting – Restricts possession to the purpose of lawful
recreational shooting or competition; for use in the lawful pursuit of
game animals and birds; for personal protection in the home; and for the
purpose of collecting (other than machine guns). Includes travel to and
from activity location.
Sporting – Restricts possession to the purpose of lawful recreational
shooting or competition; for use in the lawful pursuit of game animals and
birds; for personal protection in the home; for the purpose of collecting
(other than machine guns); and for outdoor recreational activities such
as hiking, camping, cross country skiing, or similar activities. Includes
travel to and from activity location.
Employment - Restricts possession to business owner engaged in business
activities, or to an employee while engaged in work related activities,
and maintaining proficiency, where the employer requires carrying of
a firearm (i.e. armored car, security guard, etc.). Includes travel to
and from activity location.
Other – The licensing authority create a restriction it deems proper.
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