I got my LTC in 1988 I think, I was 21 an recall I had to wait until then to get it. So I think it was 21 before 1985 when I was 18. I had my FID already, got it when I was 15.
I know I did it in Milford MA and have my ltc from that period still someplace at home (and my never to expire unless revoked or suspended FID). So I know as off ~1986-88 you could.
You still could not buy a handgun from a (FFL) dealer. But you could private party at that time.
Got mine in "74" when it was called a "pistol permit". Was issued for "personal protection". I could carry concealed, but i couldnt buy the ammo. My father had to get it for me...........
Got mine in "74" when it was called a "pistol permit". Was issued for "personal protection". I could carry concealed, but i couldnt buy the ammo. My father had to get it for me...........
I got my first LTC in Seekonk back in 1997. I was 20 years old. He told me I could carry but I cant buy from a FFL dealer as you had to be 21. So i bought person to person using a blue card I believe to transfer it?
Just recently returned to Mass and just applied 2 weeks ago for my LTC again.