9 weeks, 2 days and counting - called yesterday still under review by local PD, Waltham.
Prints and Interview: 4/11/2013
Called today (7/8/2013): She said I was approved on June 26th and now pending activation by FRB.
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9 weeks, 2 days and counting - called yesterday still under review by local PD, Waltham.
UPDATE:
New Applicant for LTC-A in Chelsmford
April 2nd- Drop off Application and letter of Recommendation
April 15th- Got my prints taken and handed in my payment
May 8th- Check cashed by Chelmsford PD
May 20th- Waiting
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Weekly calls to the FRB to check on the status
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July 8th - I just called the FRB and was told that my application had been approved! Finally! Was also told that it will be another 2 weeks or so until I get my license in hand, and based on everything I've read here, that seems to be pretty accurate. So far its been 12 weeks total from April 15th to July 8th, and will probably end up being 14 weeks before it is all said and done.
In 2010 my wife and I built our house and moved to Billerica, in the midst of all the chaos I didn't inform the new town that I had an LTC A from Somerville. I found out when the PD was at my house asking my wife for my guns, I was shocked but it was my own fault. Fortunately I wasn't home at the time so I gave the guns to my dad to hold onto until I figure out what to do. I convinced myself that I no longer needed the LTC until the birth of my little girl, she changed everything. I went to the Billerica PD, and started the renewal process. Here is my timeline.
9 MAY 2013 filled out application and paid the $100
15 JUN 2013 interview
10 JUL called FRB approved on the 9th waiting to be processed and mailed out, they told me 2-3 weeks.
So if that's true 2 more weeks will be 5 1/2 weeks from interview to my hand. Not bad considering the horror stories in this thread. Billerica PD is so friendly and made the process so easy, what a class act dept, they should all be like this!
In 2010 my wife and I built our house and moved to Billerica, in the midst of all the chaos I didn't inform the new town that I had an LTC A from Somerville. I found out when the PD was at my house asking my wife for my guns, I was shocked but it was my own fault. Fortunately I wasn't home at the time so I gave the guns to my dad to hold onto until I figure out what to do. I convinced myself that I no longer needed the LTC until the birth of my little girl, she changed everything. I went to the Billerica PD, and started the renewal process. Here is my timeline.
9 MAY 2013 filled out application and paid the $100
15 JUN 2013 interview
10 JUL called FRB approved on the 9th waiting to be processed and mailed out, they told me 2-3 weeks.
So if that's true 2 more weeks will be 5 1/2 weeks from interview to my hand. Not bad considering the horror stories in this thread. Billerica PD is so friendly and made the process so easy, what a class act dept, they should all be like this!
I live in Billerica and I couldn't agree with you more ..Det Magnum was so friendly.He never asked why I wanted a license and exactly 40 days after the interview I had it in hand LTC-A no restrictions
Det Magnum? Are you kidding...talk about being predestined.
I agree, he is a really good guy!!I live in Billerica and I couldn't agree with you more ..Det Magnum was so friendly.He never asked why I wanted a license and exactly 40 days after the interview I had it in hand LTC-A no restrictions
Call back and ask them, they will tell you exactly what you got approved for and if there are any restrictions, they did for me.Called the FRB today and was told my LTC has been approved and is supposed to be printed this week.
Applied in Medford 3/14. That's 17 weeks for those keeping count.
Now granted I was told the same thing 2 weeks ago and it turned out to be incorrect, so hopefully it's for real this time. No idea yet if it is unrestricted or not.
Called the FRB today and was told my LTC has been approved and is supposed to be printed this week.
Applied in Medford 3/14. That's 17 weeks for those keeping count.
Now granted I was told the same thing 2 weeks ago and it turned out to be incorrect, so hopefully it's for real this time. No idea yet if it is unrestricted or not.
When they cash your check has absolutely no relevance here, my check was cashed 3 days after the interview. At the end of the day the check goes to the town clerk not the PD, just depends on their deposit schedule, It has nothing to do with your LTC. You might find that you get your license even before the check clears. Some towns are very slow and don't make frequent deposits, especially small ones. So don't freak out and think they aren't working on it just because your check is still floating around.That's good news buddy. Here's to hoping it's unrestricted. I'm three weeks behind you so I should be approved soon. Do you know at what point they cashed your check? Mine is still out in the wild.
Renewal or first time? If its a renewal I would be on the phone with the PD ASAP!! Even for first timer I would have called weeks ago. That's me though! Some guys have been waiting a lot longer and still have nothing. I was fortunate to have mine approved in 3 1/2 weeks. Just waiting on activation right now, so they tell me!! But mine is a renewal, those seem to be going quicker.Springfield
applied, fingerprinted, photos -5/2
in draft - 5/24
in draft - 6/7
in draft - 6/28
in draft - 7/12
10 weeks still nothing
WOW, THAT SUX!! I went from interview to awaiting activation in 3 1/2 weeks. Billerica PD is Amazing!!A good friend of mine just turned in his application and had his fingerprinting session last week in Worcester. Those bastards made him wait 6 months for that appointment.
Curious if the LEO there really has changed his policy or not, will post a status when my buddy hears back.
Almost certainlyI am wondering if it's still the fingerprints holding it up.
Almost certainlyI am wondering if it's still the fingerprints holding it up.
I thought the LO in Billerica was Frost. Did that change?I live in Billerica and I couldn't agree with you more ..Det Magnum was so friendly.He never asked why I wanted a license and exactly 40 days after the interview I had it in hand LTC-A no restrictions
I dont know Frost as i am somewhat new to Billerica, It's now Inspector Glen Magnan, really nice guy.I thought the LO in Billerica was Frost. Did that change?
My safety class was 1/16/13. Interview including prints an Pic scheduled for 5/16/13. Town said @ 7 weeks they have been about taking about 6 mths from initial interview. @ 8 weeks last Thursday FBR stated that they had not received the "packet" from the city where I live. What is my next course of action without annoying anyone?
+1^You wait. I - and mostly everyone - had a long wait time. It's crappy but you've gotta look for the silver lining. Now would be a good time to order a crossbreed or something that will take a long time. Start renting firearms and decide which one you like best. Don't call your local PD to the point of annoyance. Most of the waiting is held up from getting prints back from the state. Good luck