so what did you tell them which was justification in their mind?
this is relevant to my interests.
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so what did you tell them which was justification in their mind?
this is relevant to my interests.
Yes, with a change in leadership comes new policy, frequently.
Per the new Director of FRB (phone conversation yesterday), she looks at the applicant's reasons carefully as well as past history (if you had unrestricted for years as a resident, that will play in your favor).
ProGun
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That's good to hear. I'd like to stay unrestricted when we move. When did a new director start?
I think it's been 2 years now!
You and me both, my Wife got an official pre-announcement from her VP about moving all their admin groups to Somerville between 2016 and 2018 . . . when that happens, she retires and we're off to NH.
bfm
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bfm
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Understand that. I have turned down several opportunities because they meant a daily commute through Boston and out the other side.
EzGoingKev
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I currently have a resident Class A unrestricted in MA.
I am moving out of the state and am thinking about applying for a MA non-resident license as I will be going back at fairly often.
As I already have MA LTC (and had one for 23 years) will it be easier to get a non-resident LTC?
I am hoping that I can just "convert" my current license.
I am moving out of the state and am thinking about applying for a MA non-resident license as I will be going back at fairly often.
As I already have MA LTC (and had one for 23 years) will it be easier to get a non-resident LTC?
I am hoping that I can just "convert" my current license.
Billsail
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No, you can't "convert" your current license.
No, it will not be easier, and likely take a long time.
Six month wait for an "in person" appointment. @$100/year.
You will likely be issued a restricted license. You can't even buy ammo in MA with it.
I agree EXCEPT for the part where you claim he'll likely get a restricted license. I've confirmed with the current FRB Director that long-time Resident LTC-holders who move out of state will most likely be issued LTC-A/None. The cost, hassle and time it takes to get it is a real sin however.
FrugalFannie
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non-residents, who were not prior residents, have had restrictions imposed beginning a few years ago. I know an instructor who lives in NH, been teaching the MA course for a while and had always had an unrestricted LTC-A. Few years ago he gets his renewal and it's restricted. When he asked about it he was told 'too bad.' He has since stopped renewing. what's the point of a restricted LTC-A for a non-res?
Yes, new Director of FRB with a new policy! I spoke with her directly about it and what I related is what she told me her current policy is. I have a vested interest in that answer as my plan is to retire to NH (but continue teaching in MA) when my Wife's office moves and she hopefully agrees to retire . . . her org is scheduled to make that move within the next 2 years or so.
BTW, even with the new policy there are serious issues with the current laws wrt NR LTCs. A BFS instructor MUST maintain their LTC to issue certificates, but there is NO grace period for NR LTC holders and thus your training biz could be shut-down for 2-3 months each year!!
For me is is the ability to continue to go to IDPA practice and other non-match events at HSC, where everyone I know still shoots, without having to worry about if I meet one of the allowed exemptions.
falcon123
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For the vast majority of people, there isn't one. It is virtually pointless.
DispositionMatrix
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Which really sucks. I live right over the border in NH, work in MA, and would like an unrestricted MA LTC-A.
I'm in the same boat. Me too!
DispositionMatrix
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If I was reasonably certain I could get a non-res unrestricted I might be willing to subject myself to being treated like a criminal once per year--fingerprinted, interrogated--to get licensed.
Too bad there is no way to exit the process prior to being saddled with restrictions, so you get neither approved nor denied. But I would imagine the state's goal is to nail as many applicants with restrictions as possible as one of the many tactics to bring an end to private gun ownership in the state.
Make that three of us! It's sad that they still have that power over our 2a rights, even though we finally crossed the border. I hope to rid myself of the state entirely once I can find a decent job up here.
