Do MA police need an LTC to purchase and own personal firearms?

[TomMalthus]

There are a few questions in the OPs post. I cant speak to some of them, but:

Regarding possession, a qualifying LEO can legally carry a firearm and any type of ammo in all 50 states in accordance with LEOSA (18 USC 926B). Massachusetts law regarding possession is trumped by the federal law (LEOSA). Agency policy is another matter entirely. LEOSA is worth a read and has many problems, but for the most part a qualifying LEO can carry whatever they want except a machine gun, silencer or destructive device, just on their badge/credentials. This law extends into retirement (18 USC 926C) where the problems get even bigger and can render the law useless for many.

 

[mrmike7189]

You need an LTC and a drivers license.
It is a requirement for the job.
in legit agencies it is

 

[Rob Boudrie]

You need an LTC and a drivers license.
It is a requirement for the job.
in legit agencies it is

What? No driving on the badge????

 

[MisterHappy]

What? No driving on the badge????

You don't need a license to drive....you need a license to be pulled over!

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[Knuckle Dragger]

What? No driving on the badge????

For public use aircraft, you can ‘fly on the badge’.

 

[Len-2A Training]

For public use aircraft, you can ‘fly on the badge’.

That's a very scary thought! I have tried MS Flight Simulator a few times as well as the flying/landing software at the Aviation Museum in Manchester, NH. In all cases I've crashed. I have a badge but I'd never want to really try to fly an aircraft based on that!

 

[NHKevin]

That's a very scary thought! I have tried MS Flight Simulator a few times as well as the flying/landing software at the Aviation Museum in Manchester, NH. In all cases I've crashed. I have a badge but I'd never want to really try to fly an aircraft based on that!

The agency operating the aircraft will have their own requirements. Usually, at a minimum, you need a private pilot certificate.