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Done. Thanks. Also, don't forget to fill out the comm2A licensing survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6M9GPHD
What, no five reference letters? The SS# requirement is BS, they cant do that. That would be an easy win.Thanks. I filled out the survey. Also, I left a few things out for Braintree: Must submit a copy of your birth certificate, write a letter to the Chief giving reasons why you need a license, write down social security number on application, $100 CASH only for application fee
What, no five reference letters? The SS# requirement is BS, they cant do that. That would be an easy win.
I had my LTC many years ago,,expired in 1991...also my lifetime FID...(it was a short life)...I'm in the process on applying for my LTC A in Attleboro. I picked up the packet from the PD about 3 weeks ago, got my 2 letters of recommendation and headed down to make my appointment, From the time I picked up the application to the time I went to drop it off the rules changes...now they require the letters to be notarized. Sent my friends emails and asked them to have the letters notarized..I guess I'll have to buy them lunch and try again next week...
I was so close to the expiration date on the FID, the officer gave me a copy of the application so I wouldn't have a problem buying ammo if the LTC came in after the FID expired.
Dedham requires "recertification" and has other, minor, crap added to the lawful procedure.
Dedham is the town that revoked an LTC because the guy's coat blew open as he left the sub shop.
Ayer makes the applicant take (and pass) a test on Mass gun laws.
Depending upon the requirements, a law suit aimed at taking suitability out of the question is likely to be very successful. The only problem with this approach is the universal licensing requirement we have. No one is going to go through a two year legal process, during which time they can't own any guns, just to prove a point. Everyone will suck it up and do what their chief wants. This is THE primary obstacle to bringing a suitability challenge.I just got mine. Had to make an appointment to submit the application and be fingerprinted (same day). It took Quincy 40 workdays to get me the permit. I had to submit the name and address and numbers of 3 references. Not letters. Also, I had to put together a letter to the chief stating why I wanted to have a permit. I got a Restrictions: none LTC permit. It was worth the wait.
With regards to those other towns with such absurd and completely non-standard requirements, what recourse does the applicant have? They are definitely not following the law and from my readings and understanding, the law as written does not provide such latitude to the licensing authority other than the ability to establish restrictions.
I guess it is part of living on the Republic of MA and the power trip that most PD Chiefs get.
Depending upon the requirements, a law suit aimed at taking suitability out of the question is likely to be very successful. The only problem with this approach is the universal licensing requirement we have. No one is going to go through a two year legal process, during which time they can't own any guns, just to prove a point. Everyone will suck it up and do what their chief wants. This is THE primary obstacle to bringing a suitability challenge.
Depending upon the requirements, a law suit aimed at taking suitability out of the question is likely to be very successful. The only problem with this approach is the universal licensing requirement we have. No one is going to go through a two year legal process, during which time they can't own any guns, just to prove a point. Everyone will suck it up and do what their chief wants. This is THE primary obstacle to bringing a suitability challenge.
Other than volunteering information you don't need to, what is the downside to putting ssn on the form? If its optional, why is it even on there?
That's the ideal scenario. Someone's sympathetic spouse, sibling, relative, etc. Getting people to offer up a loved one for such an endeavor is harder than you think.This would be a perfect opportunity for some guy's spouse to play the game. Let's say the husband has his restricted license in town X and his wife doesn't care if she has an LTC or not. Hubby would have to convince her to help him out by being the test case. Probably get an NRA Instructor to teach her the necessary class for free but she'd still need to come up with the $100 to apply for the LTC. She would then let the COP issue her a restricted license and be in the drivers seat to sue.
I wonder why he said that. There's absolutely no legal reason why you cannot travel out-of-state with your guns.When I mentioned I go to Cowboy Shoots in RI he said not to travel out of state until I have the new license.
Just applied for my renewal in Walpole. After getting the prints and photo done I got a call from the licensing Officer.
He was very pleasant and said he had a couple questions to ask me. I said "sorry i don't have the time right now, my application was completely filled out though correct?"
Just applied for my renewal in Walpole. After getting the prints and photo done I got a call from the licensing Officer.
He was very pleasant and said he had a couple questions to ask me. I said ok.
First he asked what "guns do you have" or was it "what types of guns do you have" I don't remember which, I told him I collect WWII and Boston Police Guns, that started a short talk about the BPD guns as they are interesting.
Second he asked "how do you have the guns stored"
I told him, in Stack-On Cabinets, in a room with no window and only one door with an outside door lock on it, and that room has a 24x7 monitored alarm with radio and battery backups.
He said thank you very much and I should get my renewal in about 2 months (it runs out in a month) and that the old one is good for 90 days after the expiration. When I mentioned I go to Cowboy Shoots in RI he said not to travel out of state until I have the new license.
FIFY
FIFYIn Mass you have to be respectful and careful in your answers or you might find your police department being the test case for "denied for suitabilty"