pinefd
NES Member
Hello all,
After some exhaustive research, I’ve pretty much given up trying to figure this all out myself, and “my local PD” won’t give me the time of day, so I’m hoping some of you here might be able to help out. Here’s the story:
My primary residence is in MA, and I’ve had a LTC here for 20+ years. We also own a home in Portsmouth, RI, which we purchased 17 years ago. We hope to move down there in the next couple of years after my wife retires. I obtained my blue card down in RI three years ago, although I’m not really sure what good that does me, since I can’t use it to buy anything down there anyway (since I’m not technically a RI resident).
I stopped by the Portsmouth PD the other day to inquire about getting a non-resident LTC and got a rude grunt from one officer who then pointed me toward the “Records” window, I believe it was. The woman there told me that they’re refusing to process any non-resident permits…just residents only…and this was after I told her we owned a second home in Portsmouth. Plus, she said that they’re re-vamping their process, charging $200, and officers are now going door-to-door conducting background checks on applicants. WTF?
First of all, I wonder if I might actually qualify as a Portsmouth resident? One of the requirements is “having a bona fide residence…within such city or town”. Would the fact that we own a home there, pay some hefty RE taxes there and spend a decent amount of time there, qualify our RI house as a bona fide residence? Or does it need to be our “primary residence” in order to qualify as a bona fide residence?
Also, while I’m trying to sort out the whole LTC thing there, I’m assuming that I’m at least legally allowed to transport a handgun into RI, as long as it’s properly unloaded and locked up in the trunk of the car, and that I go directly to my RI home without stopping along the way. And I’m also assuming that I can keep a handgun on my RI property while I’m there without it being my primary residence?
So, after my long-winded background story, here’s what I’m asking:
1) Does our second home in Portsmouth qualify as a bona fide residence, and therefore, can I apply for an in-state LTC?
2) Without a LTC in RI, can I legally transport a handgun from my home in MA, to my home in RI?
3) Can I legally keep a handgun at my RI premises, without it being my primary residence, and without a LTC?
4) And lastly, what does my RI blue card do for me, if my primary residence is in MA?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice on any or all of the above.
Frank
After some exhaustive research, I’ve pretty much given up trying to figure this all out myself, and “my local PD” won’t give me the time of day, so I’m hoping some of you here might be able to help out. Here’s the story:
My primary residence is in MA, and I’ve had a LTC here for 20+ years. We also own a home in Portsmouth, RI, which we purchased 17 years ago. We hope to move down there in the next couple of years after my wife retires. I obtained my blue card down in RI three years ago, although I’m not really sure what good that does me, since I can’t use it to buy anything down there anyway (since I’m not technically a RI resident).
I stopped by the Portsmouth PD the other day to inquire about getting a non-resident LTC and got a rude grunt from one officer who then pointed me toward the “Records” window, I believe it was. The woman there told me that they’re refusing to process any non-resident permits…just residents only…and this was after I told her we owned a second home in Portsmouth. Plus, she said that they’re re-vamping their process, charging $200, and officers are now going door-to-door conducting background checks on applicants. WTF?
First of all, I wonder if I might actually qualify as a Portsmouth resident? One of the requirements is “having a bona fide residence…within such city or town”. Would the fact that we own a home there, pay some hefty RE taxes there and spend a decent amount of time there, qualify our RI house as a bona fide residence? Or does it need to be our “primary residence” in order to qualify as a bona fide residence?
Also, while I’m trying to sort out the whole LTC thing there, I’m assuming that I’m at least legally allowed to transport a handgun into RI, as long as it’s properly unloaded and locked up in the trunk of the car, and that I go directly to my RI home without stopping along the way. And I’m also assuming that I can keep a handgun on my RI property while I’m there without it being my primary residence?
So, after my long-winded background story, here’s what I’m asking:
1) Does our second home in Portsmouth qualify as a bona fide residence, and therefore, can I apply for an in-state LTC?
2) Without a LTC in RI, can I legally transport a handgun from my home in MA, to my home in RI?
3) Can I legally keep a handgun at my RI premises, without it being my primary residence, and without a LTC?
4) And lastly, what does my RI blue card do for me, if my primary residence is in MA?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice on any or all of the above.
Frank