After spending way too much time reading posts on this site (man it is easy to get sidetracked on some of the threads here), I have some questions, but first some background.
Based on anecdotal evidence (on this site) my CLEO likes to issue Class B for first timers, will upgrade upon renewal. I am a noob, but do have friends/family with LTC-A ALP licenses in other towns. I am middle aged, college-educated, absolutely clean record, and will be starting part-time business (LLC) with friends/partners soon (not a jewelry or cash business that indicates blatant need for LTC-A). I have lived in my town for more than a few years, and have been a MA resident for life (poor me).
I obviously desire an LTC-A ALP for the numerous reasons stated over and over again on this site. I am not sure how often I would actually carry…but certainly want that option.
Should I set-up a time and just go chat with my licensing office to confirm the B-ramming evidence I have found here and discuss possible rationales that might allow Class A issuance from the PD? Also, this would be an opportunity to discuss being upgraded in a shorter timeframe than 6 years (renewal).
Or is less more and should I just apply for an LTC-A after I have my training/paperwork in order and see what happens. Others have reported being told that a B will be issued if approved during the application process.
Is there any value to having an attorney assist me, since I have a perfectly clean record and I am confident that I will be suitable (just likely B-rammed due to department policy). i.e. Is there any real hope for preventing B-ramming with the assistance of an attorney? I realize this is likely town/attorney specific and I would have to discuss my town with different attorneys to see what their experiences have been. It just doesn’t seem to pass a cost benefit analysis if I only have a 5% chance of avoiding B-ramming by paying an attorney fee.
Maybe, I just need to grin and take it (B-ramming)?
Sorry for long post and I am sure there will be more questions. Please correct any incorrect assumptions I am making – the gun laws and licensing process in this state are obviously very confusing.
TIA,
TLB
PS, I am an NRA member, and plan on going green and joining GOAL in the near future
Based on anecdotal evidence (on this site) my CLEO likes to issue Class B for first timers, will upgrade upon renewal. I am a noob, but do have friends/family with LTC-A ALP licenses in other towns. I am middle aged, college-educated, absolutely clean record, and will be starting part-time business (LLC) with friends/partners soon (not a jewelry or cash business that indicates blatant need for LTC-A). I have lived in my town for more than a few years, and have been a MA resident for life (poor me).
I obviously desire an LTC-A ALP for the numerous reasons stated over and over again on this site. I am not sure how often I would actually carry…but certainly want that option.
Should I set-up a time and just go chat with my licensing office to confirm the B-ramming evidence I have found here and discuss possible rationales that might allow Class A issuance from the PD? Also, this would be an opportunity to discuss being upgraded in a shorter timeframe than 6 years (renewal).
Or is less more and should I just apply for an LTC-A after I have my training/paperwork in order and see what happens. Others have reported being told that a B will be issued if approved during the application process.
Is there any value to having an attorney assist me, since I have a perfectly clean record and I am confident that I will be suitable (just likely B-rammed due to department policy). i.e. Is there any real hope for preventing B-ramming with the assistance of an attorney? I realize this is likely town/attorney specific and I would have to discuss my town with different attorneys to see what their experiences have been. It just doesn’t seem to pass a cost benefit analysis if I only have a 5% chance of avoiding B-ramming by paying an attorney fee.
Maybe, I just need to grin and take it (B-ramming)?
Sorry for long post and I am sure there will be more questions. Please correct any incorrect assumptions I am making – the gun laws and licensing process in this state are obviously very confusing.
TIA,
TLB
PS, I am an NRA member, and plan on going green and joining GOAL in the near future