RE: Application for Non-resident Temporary License to Carry Firearms Dear Applicant:All new and renewal non-resident temporary licenses to carry firearms (LTC) in Massachusetts are issued through the Massachusetts Instant Record Check System (MIRCS). MIRCS is a computer based application used to manage, process, and monitor firearms licensing statewide.To complete the application process, you must appear in person at the following address: Massachusetts Department ofCriminal Justice Information ServicesFirearms Records Bureau 200 Arlington Street Chelsea, MA 02150 You will receive a notice by mail or email with your scheduled date and time to appear for final LTC processing in Chelsea, MA. Appointments will be scheduled in the order that completed applications are received. The Firearms Records Bureau recommends that all applicants apply for renewal at least 90 days before their current license expires to allow time for processing. Pay close attention to the enclosed updated application instructions and complete the application accurately. A mistake onthe application or omission of required documentation will result in a delay in the application process or a denial of the application. Additionally, please take note of the enclosed explanation of applicable license restrictions.