Can I still buy guns with my OLD STYLE LTC?

[JRCustomCar]

So I was browsing FSGuns.com the other night, thinking about making another trip out there to pick up something for the safe...

and I came across something that said they no longer accept transfers without a PIN. Well, I've had my LTC just under 6 years, and it was issued from a SMALL hill town in western ma...it's a piece of laminated paper with my thumbprint and passport photo on it. It expires 12/29/2013, and has NEVER had a PIN associated with it. This has been an issue for me doing FTF transfers, because nobody has the paper FA-10 forms (luckily I have a few in my filing cabinet), and I can't use the efa-10 form. It has never been a hindrance when buying a gun from a store, but I'm afraid that now it might. I just would hate to make the trip and walk away empty handed.

FWIW I have already renewed and received my new plastic license with its associated PIN (back in February) but it is not valid until the old one expires (12/29/2013).
What do you guys think? I would've just called four seasons but it's after hours...

 

[ntomsw]

I thought all MA gun stores now require the pin, not just Four Seasons?

 

[taz-2005]

I thought all MA gun stores now require the pin, not just Four Seasons?

Correct, the fingerprint readers are gone. Thank God.

 

[vario]

If the license number stayed the same, use the new pin they gave you since it will be associated with this number when they call it in. No pin, no gun.

 

[slugworth]

I thought you were sent a PIN # even if you had the old style permit still.

 

[WallHack]

If they issued you a new LTC, might the new pin work now even if the license isn't really valid yet? Doesn't the fact that you HAVE a pin mean it's in the system?

 

[Kevski]

First of all (if i understand correctly) WOW for getting a renewal before your license has been expired for six months. Give them a shout - it is an interesting question to say the least - let us know how you make out

 

[Len-2A Training]

You should be GTG with the old paper LTC and NO PIN.

Every renewal is supposed to generate a new LTC # and new PIN.

Paper LTCs didn't come with PINs so unless FRB started issuing them special, it shouldn't be needed.

Until 2 years ago I still had the old LTC style, no PIN and no fingerprint (then) needed when I purchased. Should be the same for the OP.

FRB understands that some PDs still don't have electricity or running water out West!

 

[noxin]

Can't the OP still call and ask about his pin? if they can't provide it over the phone, he should be good to go?

 

[Len-2A Training]

Can't the OP still call and ask about his pin? if they can't provide it over the phone, he should be good to go?

He could always call that FRB # for PINs (no I don't know it). Or in the AM he could call the gun shop and ask.

 

[Glockster30]

He could always call that FRB # for PINs (no I don't know it). Or in the AM he could call the gun shop and ask.

Number for OP to call for PIN # - (617) 660-4782

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...5oCQBA&usg=AFQjCNHOri4kcqSDx6HvNIIXztIna9Il4Q

 

[Kevlar]

Yes, you can obtain a firearm from a FFL without a PIN.

As a holder of a "legacy license", you are exempt per 803 CMR 10.06(2).

 

[JRCustomCar]

Ok thank you guys. The new license is from a different town and has a different number, I tried using it earlier this year to buy a couple firearms and it was a no-go, had to use old paper one. I appreciate the phone number and the specific chapter/section for reference.

 

[Len-2A Training]

The eFA-10 is "unforgiving" and won't let you proceed w/o a PIN. The dealer can do it and so can you (FTF) if you can find a paper FA-10.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Correct, the fingerprint readers are gone. Thank God.

This was an example of masterful pre-planning - using a low cost device as part of the system with no assurance that drivers would be available allowing that device to be used in a post-XP world.

 

[Tater]

call this number and ask the officer that picks up. It is the number you call if you dont remember your pin# 617-660-4722