UPDATE!!!
With my LTC interview being less than a week away, I thought I would share my progress... Last I posted, per everyones advice I said I would:
Call.
#1 GOAL, to make sure they received my membership form and dues.
#2 Discuss the situation with them and/or a Lawyer (JCohen, DArbabi or the third name mentioned Keith.)
Talked with GOAL, they offered this advice:
We can tell you one bit of advice that may help - the licensing statute (Chapter 140 section 131 (d)) makes reference to issuing a license to a person that has "reason to fear injury to their person or property" and makes it clear that is the opposite of a license issued for use in target practice only. So if you can come up with a letter before your sit-down appointment that details why you have such a reason, it would greatly strengthen your hand, so to speak.
As I mentioned before, I am employed as an Electrical Engineer so I really have no real employment related reason. I can cite per the recommendation from the post:
Tips on Applying for LTC-Important Info
* See Law Enforcement Guide to Firearms Law (8th Ed.), Glidden, Ron C., “§ 131 Notes” at Page 70 and “Frequently Asked Questions,” ¶¶ 2 through 5 at Page 218; see also the 6th Edition, Summary,” ¶ 2 - “Class B NOT Recommended,” ¶ 3 - “Restricted LTC’s,” and ¶ 5 - “All Lawful Purpose” at Page 69; “ See also the 4th Edition at pages 181-183.
as well as adding for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, cross country skiing, or similar activities. I am an avid outdoorsmen, having grown up a mile away from the Quabbin, I frequent it often.
Any more ideas?
Then I e-mailed one of the lawyers everyone mentioned, to which I had no reply. So I called on the phone another lawyer everyone recommended, he was very nice and knowledgable.
But, he advised since I have no record and have never been a defendant I had no need for a lawyer to fill out my form and sadly there is nothing I can do really since I live in an "anti-gun" town, since I will be restricted (the LEO told me so), he recommended to opt for a Sporting restriction instead of Target/Hunting, since it includes more lawfull activities.
Anyone have anymore ideas?
At this point I am more confused then when I started!! when I fill out the form:
http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/chsb/frb_fid_lic_app.pdf
For "REASON (S) FOR REQUESTING THE ISSUANCE OF CARD OR LlCENSE:" Should I put "All lawful purposes" (pissing off the chief) and probably end up with a Target/Hunting restriction or just put Sporting and pray they leave that since it offers me slightly more vague restriction.
I hate to say it everyone, but the lawyer really had no ideas for how I could increase my chances for an ALP since my town is against them and I have no employment reason reason to fear injury to their person or property...
running out of ideas!!!
[sad2]
WayneWong, did you ever get your permit?