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Finally! picked up my license today!
Applied Nov 7
4 1/2 weeks later i got it.
total of 32 days.
restrictions??? first time app??? very interested in current brockton policies
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Finally! picked up my license today!
Applied Nov 7
4 1/2 weeks later i got it.
total of 32 days.
restrictions??? first time app??? very interested in current brockton policies
Wareham:
Called the DCJIS number and was told it was active on 9/30, showed up in person today and they found it no problem. Not sure what went on there.
Boston....
-Took firearm safety course in mid Oct.
-Scheduled "earliest" available appointment for app and meeting at Police HQ. Which was 12/15/14
-Moon Island test was taken on 12/19/14. Scored 268.
-LTC printed and mailed to BPD on 1/15/15.
-Still waiting. I've called BPD a few times to check...
Was it restricted?Westwood - 5 Months and 12 days.
Not LTC-A but related to time and add on PD requirements so I thought I'd post (laying in bed getting over the flu).
5months Jr. turns 18 and applies for his FID. Need two references. OK, I'll (dad) be one. Who to be the other? I say to Jr., why not call your friend who is an officer on our local PD to be a reference.
As of 2013 town started requiring two letters of reference and letter explaining reason for wanting license.
The officer agrees, and said, put my name down as reference. If they want a letter they'll ask. Sure enough they made the officer write a reference letter.
Jr. also had fun writing a letter explaining the reason he was requesting his shall issue FID.
To keep with the spirit of the thread, it took 4 months.
LTC-A with Target & Hunting Restrictions received on 2/5/15.Please let us know when you get it if you got restrictions.
Applied 11/24/15, was issued 1/15/15, picked it up on 1/26/15. Hunting and target restrictions in Springfield (surprise right?).
LTC Appeals12
The new law significantly expands grounds upon which an appeal can be filed. An applicant or license holder continues to have 90 days in which to file an appeal in district court following the denial, suspension or revocation of a license to carry13. Applicant can also appeal any restrictions on the LTC imposed by the licensing authority. Applicants are explicitly allowed to file an appeal when the licensing authority fails to act upon an application within the statutory 40 day requirement. While the district courts typically viewed a licensing authority’s failure to act on an application as a de facto denial, details such as submission date were not consistently applied by the courts.
The standard of review does not meaningfully change under the revised statute. A district court judge may overrule a licensing authority if the court determines there was no reasonable ground for suspending, revoking, denying, or restricting a license. As the language has not changed significantly, one can assume that the burden remains on the applicant to prove that the licensing authority acted in an arbitrary or capricious manner in denying, suspending, revoking or imposing restrictions on a license.
Anyone got any idea on how long one can expect the PD to call back for interview in a c. 30,000 resident town (green, formerly red)? I dropped off my application and I'm waiting for a call back, let alone waiting for the interview itself.
What can one expect from the interview, anyway? I've had colleagues say they basically read the application back to them and have them verbally affirm/deny the statements.
When did you 'drop off' you application and did you receive a receipt. If you don't have a license with 40 days of giving them your application, consider appealing your denial in district court.
I handed in the paperwork just recently, I am awaiting a call for the interview/photograph/fingerprinting. I didn't receive a receipt; I asked if I should pay then or when they call and the officer said to pay later.
I'm just curious about a.) peoples' experiences in how long a call back takes to schedule an interview; b.) how long people have generally had to wait to get in front of a LO (such as in a comparable town) and c.) peoples' experience with the interview. Is "interview" even the proper term? My coworker in the next town (I know a different town can have huge ramifications) said the LO just read the questions on the application to him and had him verbally confirm what he wrote down, and engaged in some chit-chat.
Thanks for any info.
It varies so much that there is no "formula" or logic to it.
If you specify the town, someone from that town might be able to share info on how that town does it.
Check here, there is a lawsuit going on right now for your situation. http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=273792Wellfleet, MA
Applied 1/8/2015 evening after 5PM, with check written at time
Fingerprinted, photographed 2/8/2015 day after got the call
Told would take 3-4 months
Told next step is interview with chief if all goes well
Told would likely be 1-2 year restricted LTC-A as that's what Wellfleet does-up to chieff though said officer
I have no convictions, one and only arrest was for speeding (90 in a 25 in RI winter when younger). Only CWOF was for license suspension age 17 (2 in one week both CWOF). I gave a copy of my CORI, wrote up one felony charge that was no arrest, and was dismissed age 18 no trial.
Applied "for personal protection in and out of house, and for target and sport." Had a confusing chat with the firearm officer over LTC-A restricted 2/8/15, i thought that was gone after 1/1/2015 LTC-B and restrictions and asked to be rejected or approved LTC-A, then i asked what happens if carrying to a boat ramp at 4Am when i go commercial fishing? Officer Said thats legal-I said but thats not for target or sport? Officer was a little unclear. I said I am not clear either!? When talk to chief, I need to have this matter be more clear I guess....oxymoron MA. I am either suitable, or not. Not suitable some days for LTC but suitable other days only to/from hunting and target shooting?!
I think I would be a perfect appeal for LTC-A restrictions, post 1/1/2015 applied, and I plan to appeal if restricted. As I read things the COP has to place in writing the reasons for restrictions now...
The 40 day License thing has me wondering now...3-4 months?
(just joined northeast and paid membership!)