Guide to gun rights in your Massachusetts town

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merrimack, west newbury

Does anybody know anything about Merrimack or West Newbury (green, red, black)? We're looking at houses in that area and haven't seen anything about their licensing policies.
 
WayneWong said:
The story was that the first issue in my town always has restrictions.

In 5 years, the law can change, the chief can change...In 5 years 1,000,000 Red Chinese could be parachuting down as far as the eyes can see, in which case state lines and target practice restrictions won't be too much of an issue anymore, I don't think.
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Permits last 6 years not 5.
 
Does anything prevent you from reapplying before that time? Obviously, if a new chief - pro 2A - comes in, I'd reapply.

BTW, I contacted GOAL and am offering to volunteer if I can help with their legislative efforts.
 
dwarven1 said:
Merrimac (without a K), NH is a very nice town... why not go a little farther north?
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I work on the Wilmington/Woburn line, Merrimac NH would add about a half hour to an already almost-too-long commute. We are looking in NH too (Windham area) but my wife is really drawn to the north shore of MA.

Now that you mention it I believe Merrimac MA doesn't have a K either.
 
Georgetown is GREEN. At least it has always been. We have a new chief and I haven't had to renew under him yet, although I know 2 firends that have with no problems at all. I will know for sure in May.
 
LenS said:
Most chiefs will REFUSE to issue a new LTC while one is still in force. No law prevents it, it's just a "policy" of most chiefs not to do it.

Many have tried before you and been rejected (for an early "renewal").
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Then that might be a good time to lawyer up. It's bad enough when you receive lesser treatment than others in your state. Now, you're getting lesser treatment than others in your town. It's a question of fairness, and I am part of the collective unit that pays the chief to treat everybody in town the same.

This is different than moving to the next town and your new chief overruling his friend next door. This is your current chief moving on to bigger and better things and a new chief taking over.

Admittedly, it could work against you too, if the new guy is more restrictive.

I appreciate your explanation of "what it is." I agree wholeheartedly. Only in Massachusetts could something so simple be turned into a giant cluster-f.

BTW, GOAL is apparently sponsoring a bill for 2007/2008 that will attempt to correct the confusion and inconsistency that the discretionary powers of the chiefs is causing. Even at the Mass Chiefs website, there is a document issued by THEIR OWN attorney that dissuades them from applying excessive restrictions - you've probably all seen it by now.

I read that since 1987, the majority of states has made it easier and to concealed carry, over 30 states if I recall correctly. This freaking state has made it harder, even for people with the full license.

Why am I complaining (rhetorical)? Many worthy people are being outright denied or getting class B, and forced to get notarized references and take proficiency exams. Meanwhile I picked out an awesome AR15 and Walther 9mm, that is being put aside just for me, when my permit is ready (any day now they tell me) [party2]
 
LenS said:
Most chiefs will REFUSE to issue a new LTC while one is still in force. No law prevents it, it's just a "policy" of most chiefs not to do it.

Many have tried before you and been rejected (for an early "renewal").
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Yeah, but if you happen to lose (or misplace) it, you might be in luck; or so I've heard.
 
Just recently applied for my LTC/A in Andover. I even went through the process of getting a permission slip, I mean note from my doctor. I was surprised to find that my doc actually had a macro written to produce the letter.
Anyway, I dropped off the application and I was told that they'd call me in for an interview, but it would be a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Anyone been through the Andover process recently?
 
mystic said:
Just recently applied for my LTC/A in Andover. I even went through the process of getting a permission slip, I mean note from my doctor. I was surprised to find that my doc actually had a macro written to produce the letter.
Anyway, I dropped off the application and I was told that they'd call me in for an interview, but it would be a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Anyone been through the Andover process recently?
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I just did mine in Lawrence a few weeks ago. doctors nottes are somthing you have to do. when you go in here they fill out the app. and do all the finger printing the day you go in and 6 weeks later you get you license. that sux that they call in a few weeks for an interview....... but good luck!
 
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I had heard and thought that I'd drop off my app, pay the fee, get printed, pictures, etc., right away. Guess I thought wrong.

I can say that the whole Doctor note requirement is the only reason I didn't apply years ago, especially since I had just moved here and had a new doctor that lectured me, at my first appointment, about the dangers of having a gun in the house with children, of which I had neither.

But when I finally asked if they could write the note for me, they were really cool about it.

Good luck to you as well.

I hate to ask again, but if anyone has any info on Andover, I'd greatly appreciate it...I could be sweating it out here for a while
 
I just picked up my new LTC Class A [smile]. Restricted to "Sporting." [hmmm]. I have an inquiry in to pro-gun NH about getting a CCW permit there, and will likely do the same in Maine. I hope to bring my guns hiking and camping, and get my full use out and enjoyment out of them there as an American Citizen. And I will contribute to their economies instead of mASSachusetts.

I will post in the appropriate forum if NH has corrected the problem about issuing a Non-Resident license if your home state is restricted.
 
Don't forget that you cannot buy handguns anywhere BUT MA. Well, OK, you can BUY them in other states... and take possession of them through a MA FFL. [hmmm]
 
I live in Medford and it's a big Red!

I applied for a Class A LTC-ALP in early 2005 and got the old lamenated Class A that was restricted to employment as a security guard. I left that job and I've been working for DOC for a year now. I put an application to go for ALP back in Feburary and I'm still getting the runaround from the department. They havent even bothered to inform me if it's going to only be for S+P.
 
WayneWong said:
I just picked up my new LTC Class A [smile]. Restricted to "Sporting." [hmmm]. I have an inquiry in to pro-gun NH about getting a CCW permit there, and will likely do the same in Maine. I hope to bring my guns hiking and camping, and get my full use out and enjoyment out of them there as an American Citizen. And I will contribute to their economies instead of mASSachusetts.

I will post in the appropriate forum if NH has corrected the problem about issuing a Non-Resident license if your home state is restricted.
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For those in similar situations (at least until Sam and others get NH straightened out again), here's a suggestion. Under the new interpretation, NH requires an unrestricted license, but doesn't specify that it be from your home state. Apply to Maine first, then provide a copy of your unrestricted Maine license rather than your restricted Mass license to NH when you apply there.

Ken
 
Malden Might be green. Ill let you know in 6 Weeks. I have heard by several people thar Newburyport is Green. I have been told if you walk in For a B/Target you leave with a A/ALP...Wont give anything else...It not worth The Officers time or the Fee...Too much trouble for something that potentially get someone in trouble by mistake....Heard same exact story from 2 differant people.
 
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