FYI:
The other day I called the State Police to let them know about my plans of traveling from FL to MA with my gun. After our conversations and approval to do so, they told me that they will be sending me a letter with instructions of how to apply and get the Non-resident License to Carry Firearms in MA.
I just received the letter and looks like the laws changed. The letter says:
Beginning August 1st, 2009, all new and renewal non-resident temporary licenses to carry firearms (LTC) in Massachusetts will be issue through the Massachusetts Instant Record System (MIRCS). MIRCS is a computer based application used to manage, process and monitor firearms licensing statewide.
What this means for applicants:
1) Applicants will no longer be required to obtain fingerprints from their local police departments.
2) Applicants will no longer be required to obtain a passport size photograph.
3) An LTC will be issued on a wallet-sized, digital printed, plastic card.
4) To complete the application process, all applicants will be required to appear in person at the following:
Firearms Records Bureau
Criminal History System Board
200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
Any applicant who submits an application to the Firearms Records Bureau (FRB) after June1st, 2009, will be contacted by FRB staff to set up an appointment for final LTC processing in Chelsea, MA.
Appointments will be scheduled after August 1, 2009, and will be scheduled in the order that completed applications are received.
The other day I called the State Police to let them know about my plans of traveling from FL to MA with my gun. After our conversations and approval to do so, they told me that they will be sending me a letter with instructions of how to apply and get the Non-resident License to Carry Firearms in MA.
I just received the letter and looks like the laws changed. The letter says:
Beginning August 1st, 2009, all new and renewal non-resident temporary licenses to carry firearms (LTC) in Massachusetts will be issue through the Massachusetts Instant Record System (MIRCS). MIRCS is a computer based application used to manage, process and monitor firearms licensing statewide.
What this means for applicants:
1) Applicants will no longer be required to obtain fingerprints from their local police departments.
2) Applicants will no longer be required to obtain a passport size photograph.
3) An LTC will be issued on a wallet-sized, digital printed, plastic card.
4) To complete the application process, all applicants will be required to appear in person at the following:
Firearms Records Bureau
Criminal History System Board
200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
Any applicant who submits an application to the Firearms Records Bureau (FRB) after June1st, 2009, will be contacted by FRB staff to set up an appointment for final LTC processing in Chelsea, MA.
Appointments will be scheduled after August 1, 2009, and will be scheduled in the order that completed applications are received.