Mine was 5 weeks in Everett mid Jan-mid Feb 2020
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I see that you're new to the site (Welcome). If you're new to the Lifestyle, and this is your first LTC, here's the skinny:
You probably have to wait, patiently. It's difficult to fight the gatekeepers, as there's no penalty for them, if they drag their feet or ignore the law(s).
If you know of any others gun owners in Andover, reach out to them, and find out what the realities are.
Each town sets its own policies, some worse than others.
Welcome.Unfortunately I don't know any owners in the town. I've had a little big of progress since then. I did the interview and was told they'd make a decision in 40 days.
I was under the impression they submitted it to the state for approval. A week later I called and the state said it's still with Andover pending approval.
What's the next step? The town takes a couple more weeks to approve and then a whole month wait for the state?
Unfortunately I don't know any owners in the town. I've had a little big of progress since then. I did the interview and was told they'd make a decision in 40 days.
I was under the impression they submitted it to the state for approval. A week later I called and the state said it's still with Andover pending approval.
What's the next step? The town takes a couple more weeks to approve and then a whole month wait for the state?
According to this state audit published in 2017 (based on 2013-2016 data) the then average total time for processing in Andover was 70 days.
Keep in mind that back then that figure was likely a purposeful underestimate (read: lie) and regardless will doubtlessly be longer now with the Wuhan Flu delay gambit in place.
Are they adding restrictions in Holyoke?So the wife, step son and I took our class feb 8th. Step son and I dropped ours off on Feb 18th, wife dropped hers off on the 27th. She received hers Thursday the 26th, I called and mine and the stepsons were going out Friday the 27th. So not to bad in Holyoke.
NoneAre they adding restrictions in Holyoke?
That's criminal.Applied 1/22, received 5/7 LTC-A in Andover MA. Quite a long wait. I called about 6 times to check on my status
Salem, MA LTC A w Restrictions
10/30/19: Emailed for appointment; response received a week later
12/4/19: Appointment- Application is filled out by LO, receipt, photo, fingerprinted
3/16/20: LTC received via USPS to my home
Congrats on what I assume is a new LTC.
Sorry for your wait and your restrictions, but thank you for letting us know that Salem PD sucks donkey dong.
Which town/city?Wife dropped off her renewal app on Oct 23, at 6:30pm. Received it today April 10, in the mail. How is it that the MA Govt. agencies can break the laws that govern this LTC renewal process, can avoid being prosecuted? I wish our organization could organized to defend against the law breakers within our government. I know the answer...
Buddy of mine just applied in Gloucester and the PD said they’re not accepting new applications. Super lame.Gloucester was like 7 business days from application to in my hand
Buddy of mine just applied in Gloucester and the PD said they’re not accepting new applications. Super lame.