I'm pretty sure it is 40 days from when you turned in your application.
Imagine if the RMV was this slow?
The RMV looks like a UPS Express package compared to MA firearms licensing. And that's saying something.
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I'm pretty sure it is 40 days from when you turned in your application.
Imagine if the RMV was this slow?
There's likely a confusion of terms. The process is outlined here:My daughter submitted her application on January 7. According to the DCJIS, the application was only received on the 20th of this month. The local police dept. has stated numerous times that it is the fault of the FRB, but now it is clear that the delay is a function of the local PD. I live in a green town that doesn't normally cause any problems, despite the COPs' stated dissatisfaction with the requirements to issue.
I would like to point out to the local PD of their lapse. Any suggestions on how to do so? The 40 days requirement--is that total elapsed time, including PD and FRB review?
Thanks!
No, no reason to have it for employment. Still haven't heard from the PD yet. Tempted to call them to see what's up, they've had it at least two weeks with supposedly nothing left to do with it.
"Hi, I've been concerned about my license, so I called the FRB and they tell me that the license must be lost in the mail since they mailed it back to you on the 7th. I know you've looked before, but could you possibly triple check for me that it didn't get misplaced in the mail room? Otherwise we're going to have to request a duplicate be sent out today. Thanks"I'm trying to call the town again and trying to figure out how to not piss them off by suggesting "it was lost in the mail because I know you've had it since the 7th".
LOL, nevermind too....and nevermind, Norwood PD says it's been issued and I can pick it up. Four weeks from photos and prints to pickup in Norwood, MA.
I'm sorry, but I can't remember being so anxious or impatient, as many here are, when I got my LTC 40 years ago. Maybe it's the times we live in, where everyone expects instant gratification, I don't know?? I just waited patiently, and it came...eventually.
I think it's less to do with instant gratification and more to do with the state following their own laws: 40 days. Some are no doubt anxious, but when you look at some of the waits posted here I'd say some gripes are justified.
This is absolutely absurd. I had my appointment on Jan. 7th. STILL no LTC. My dad had his appointment almost 2 weeks after me and he already got his in! Its the same town! Just called and they said mine was activated on March 27th and it still needed to be printed. They said 2 weeks from the 27th! WTF. Everytime I call they say 2 more weeks. What is going on? What can I do about this? And why did my dad get his 3 weeks sooner than me if his appointment was 2 weeks after mine? I cant go hunting, shooting, or buy ammo right now. This is absolutely ridiculous. Sorry for the rant.
Assuming my math is correct and it takes 2 weeks to print / activate, I will not see my license until day 110!!!! When I dropped off my application I was told 3 months...
Methuen
Well, if you're essentially quoted 90 days and it takes 110 days, it could be worse.
So the 40 day response time is just being ignored? My LTC is stilling at my PD 'waiting for the MSP finger print process'. My 40 days is up on Thursday 4/4. I'm hoping my CoP hands me my LTC on Thursday or I'll have to start the appeals process.
Just called the number. Gave app. and prints , interview 2/1. still pending background check at PD. Guess they dont care about laws. WTF.
The number worked great for me today! Got a very polite guy who took my details and promptly gave update on status. I applied and was finger printed Jan 15th, apparently my app is approved and waiting on printing. He said to call back if I'd not received notice on mail within 2 weeks!
Wilmington, MA
Mass Firearms Class 10/12/10 - This is NOT a typo - I took the class over two years ago and the Local PD accepted it - They used the standard MA application form.
Dropped off application to PD 12/10/12
Interview and prints 1/17/13
Check cashed - Unknown - Paid with Bank Check
Date of issue 3/27/13
Picked up today 4/5/13
LTC A - Restrictions None
Wakefield Ma
dropped off paper work 01/08/13
fingerprinted etc. 01/15/13
received unrestricted LTCA 04/11/13