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CHECK THE TYPE OF LICENSE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:
[ ] FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD RESTRICTED (MACE/PEPPER SPRAY)
[ ] FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD
[ ] CLASS B LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS NON-LARGE CAPACITY
[ ] CLASS A LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS LARGE CAPACITY
[ ] LICENSE TO POSSESS A MACHINE GUN
[ ] CHECK IF CLASS A CLUB LICENSE *
* NOTE: ONLY THE COLONEL OF THE
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE CAN ISSUE A
CLUB LICENSE.
First you have to get your C&R license or become a municipal police training committee certified firearms instructor, then you have to go to your chief with a bottle of his favorite scotch and a couple hookers, and ask him pretty please.
Seriously though, the C&R or instructor certification is the first step. After that, it's technically as simple as clinotus says, you just fill out the application. But it's up to your chief whether he/she will issue you one, just like an LTC.
Because it is the federal license specifically established to enable collectors to buy and trade firearms across state lines (etc), it happens to be a pretty good indication that are getting into the gun collecting hobby.
how does one become a municipal police training committee certified firearms instructor?
How do one get a machine gun license in mass
Depends where in Mass. I got mine without a C&R. I do a C&R now though.
how does one become a municipal police training committee certified firearms instructor?
I don't believe the issuing of a 'collector' machine gun license without a C&R is technically warranted by the law. However, you are not the only one who I know who has had it issued that way, so it is clearly done. I certainly won't complain about one situation here in MA where the licensing authorities are being LESS restrictive than the law allows!
how does one become a municipal police training committee certified firearms instructor?
ch and sec?
( i want to say the law just says something to the effect of "bonafide collector"
A "bona fide collector of firearms," for the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license, shall be defined as an individual who acquires firearms for such lawful purposes as historical significance, display, research, lecturing, demonstration, test firing, investment or other like purpose. For the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license the acquisition of firearms for sporting use or for use as an offensive or defensive weapon shall not qualify an applicant as a bona fide collector of firearms. An individual licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, Sections 921-929 and 27 CFR part 178 shall be deemed a bona fide collector of firearms for the purpose of this regulation.
Just for clarification, if you apply for a Machine Gun License and are denied, does it have any effect on your current issue LTC? Will you need to indicate that you've been denied a gun license in the registration form when buying a firearm, even though it's not your LTC that was denied?
Wondering as I've always contemplated getting a MG license as well.
If you have a C&R, you're a shoe-in, assuming your CLEO will issue MG licenses. If you don't have a C&R, you need to convince your CLEO that you fall into the definition of a bona fide collector, as laid out in the regulations.
The simple approach would be to first get your C&R (if you don't already have it), then sit down for a nice friendly talk with your chief. Ask if he would approve one if you were do apply, since you wouldn't want to waste your money and his time otherwise. If you don't like the answer, spend a couple of years trying to get on his good side, or wait until there's a new chief. Then repeat the process. That way you don't have to worry about a rejection or waste $100.
Ken
And even then it's not a lock with the chief. Ask me how I know
I don't believe the issuing of a 'collector' machine gun license without a C&R is technically warranted by the law. However, you are not the only one who I know who has had it issued that way, so it is clearly done. I certainly won't complain about one situation here in MA where the licensing authorities are being LESS restrictive than the law allows!
Just for clarification, if you apply for a Machine Gun License and are denied, does it have any effect on your current issue LTC? Will you need to indicate that you've been denied a gun license in the registration form when buying a firearm, even though it's not your LTC that was denied?
Wondering as I've always contemplated getting a MG license as well.
The simple approach would be to first get your C&R (if you don't already have it), then sit down for a nice friendly talk with your chief. Ask if he would approve one if you were do apply, since you wouldn't want to waste your money and his time otherwise. If you don't like the answer, spend a couple of years trying to get on his good side, or wait until there's a new chief. Then repeat the process. That way you don't have to worry about a rejection or waste $100.
Ken
How bout the new chief?
with this license would you be able to purchase/build any style of MG (Example M60, MP5, bushmaster ACR), or are you limited to older versions? also, you're allowed to fire them at places such as Harvard SC which have class 3 ranges?
with this license would you be able to purchase/build any style of MG (Example M60, MP5, bushmaster ACR), or are you limited to older versions?
MasterShinken said:also, you're allowed to fire them at places such as Harvard SC which have class 3 ranges?
When you ask your COP if he will issue the MGL, ask if he will sign off on your form 4's. Imagine a situation where you have the green card, pay $4000 up front for a Reising and can't get the form signed off. Jack.
does anyone have any experience with getting a MGL issued in Wilmington, MA?
The guy's down there were really nice about the LTC.