I just want to congratulate and welcome new gun owners and new MA LTC holders! I have been carrying since 1992 and Three of my good friends, one female and two male have been very inquisitive and have asked me for help in the process. All three are on their way through the process and my Female friend just got her official MA LTC on Friday! Now she is shopping for a carry gun and weighing her options for a home defense gun. Just in time as we approach the MA Sales Tax Holiday!