They should have been changed a long time ago. In the first 10-1/2 months of 2016 the issued 203 LTCs. None were restricted.
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They should have been changed a long time ago. In the first 10-1/2 months of 2016 the issued 203 LTCs. None were restricted.
They definitely used to be red, but the new chief saw reason.
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They definitely used to be red, but the new chief saw reason.
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Update: still waiting. been 8 weeks to the day. checked frb and my status has been pending review by the chief for the past 4 weeks. even though i listed an officer as my reference! Not trying to b&%ch about it. I just want to get to the range more since I'm 5 minutes from MRA. In fact, the licensing officer was very professional when i inquired a few weeks back. told me there were over 500 applicants in 2017. That's a busy department.
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Wow, almost 2 a day (adjusted for it only be Nov.). Must be a small department.
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set up renewal for Somerville my LTC expires in March have an appointment for next month will update after
UPDATE 12/19
Made an error and went to wrong address, ended up being 10 minutes late but they still took me in. Patricia was the agent there and she processed all the paperwork, I had to get a new photo taken , Somerville also requires a letter to the licensing officer that i also dropped off. took about 15 minutes didn't have to meet with anyone else. Was told 6-8 weeks to get new ltc in mail. its also interesting to know they have a file on you; i saw my file including my Original application and finger prints as well as the copy of safety class certificate they even had the letter i sent to get my restrictions removed that was signed off by the officer at the time. will update again once i get new one
UPDATE 12/19
Made an error and went to wrong address, ended up being 10 minutes late but they still took me in. Patricia was the agent there and she processed all the paperwork, I had to get a new photo taken , Somerville also requires a letter to the licensing officer that i also dropped off. took about 15 minutes didn't have to meet with anyone else. Was told 6-8 weeks to get new ltc in mail. its also interesting to know they have a file on you; i saw my file including my Original application and finger prints as well as the copy of safety class certificate they even had the letter i sent to get my restrictions removed that was signed off by the officer at the time. will update again once i get new one
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Peabody renewal process was fantastic, definitely green at least for the last few years. Renewal interview on 9th for updated fingerprints and shooting the breeze. LTC-A ALP (which is what I had before) issued and arrived today.
Malden, renewal. Walk-in all -in-one application/renewal process. Received in the mail on the 24th day. LTC No restrictions.
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Dropped off my application for new LTC on 12/12. Have not received any phone call for interview schedule.
I understand the holidays and only one licensing officer. Is this normal ?
I understand the holidays and only one licensing officer. Is this normal ?
There really is no such thing as 'normal' for this.
Update: went in on 9/26/17. Now 1/16/18 and no license. Status is still pending.
Beverly
Applied for renewal on Dec 4, 2017
Received in mail Jan 17, 2018
Applied for renewal on Dec 4, 2017
Received in mail Jan 17, 2018
xero2099
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Somerville Renewal Applied December 19th
arrived in mail Today 1/27 unrestricted
arrived in mail Today 1/27 unrestricted
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Sharon
Applied for unrestricted LTC on October 6th, 2016
Received in mail March 10, 2017
Applied for unrestricted LTC on October 6th, 2016
Received in mail March 10, 2017
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Haverhill renewal, NO ISSUES. LTC in Nov 2017, waiting for my new LTC to arrive at the Police Station.
Just another update. 2/11 and no ltc yet. Its been about 5 months now. I know i havent been denied, i just want this process to be over.
Are you getting the status from the PD or calling the state?
State usually doesn't take that long, what exactly is he seeing? Pending state approval or pending PD approval/issue. It usually goes to the state for approval and then is sent back to the PD for their approval and then issue (or local PD denial on suitability, not suggesting this happened, just the sequence). The big delays tend to be the local PD.
The process has the information sent by the PD to the state who either approves or denies. This is sent to the PD who then either informs you of the state's denial, or makes a suitability decision and either approves or denies. The point is, the PD doesn't make any decision until after the state.
Someone here will know the phone number, call the state and ask them the status.
Whutmeworry
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The Firearms Record Bureau (FRB) - the state agency that does the background checks - number to call and check on the status of your LTC application is 617-660-4782.
Moving from Grafton to Southborough - any comments?
Friend of mine just finished the interview in Watertown and her restricted LTC is pending. The LO told her "everyone gets restrictions their first time" and "come back if anything else changes and we can reassess". She works for a PD (non officer) and had other compelling reasons that she discussed during the interview but was still shut down.
Yes. Restricted to target and hunting.
Thought I'd chime in with a recent and detailed Newton update. As stated previously, Newton is issuing target & hunting restrictions to all first-time applicants for a 1-year probationary period. They ask you to practice with a firearm in that time, and they say that after one year you can write a letter to the chief and they'll remove your restriction. **They really want to see a live fire course.**
Besides the automatic restriction for no other reason than "we can"... scheduling a time to turn in your application and do fingerprinting is probably the most frustrating part of the entire process. Appointments are 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - why? I was told "because the system just gets too bogged down in the afternoon."
After fingerprinting I was told I'd get a call from the interviewing officer in a week to come in for an interview, which was quick and far less intense than I had anticipated (at least in my case). I have to give Newton credit that they submitted the application immediately - it was approved by the state within a week of my interview. Contrary to what most PDs do, Newton insists that they will not call you when your license comes in - you have to call. Once it's in, you can pick it up from 8-3 on any weekday. Said and done, the whole process took about a month and a half, and the state took about a month of that time.
Besides the automatic restriction for no other reason than "we can"... scheduling a time to turn in your application and do fingerprinting is probably the most frustrating part of the entire process. Appointments are 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - why? I was told "because the system just gets too bogged down in the afternoon."
After fingerprinting I was told I'd get a call from the interviewing officer in a week to come in for an interview, which was quick and far less intense than I had anticipated (at least in my case). I have to give Newton credit that they submitted the application immediately - it was approved by the state within a week of my interview. Contrary to what most PDs do, Newton insists that they will not call you when your license comes in - you have to call. Once it's in, you can pick it up from 8-3 on any weekday. Said and done, the whole process took about a month and a half, and the state took about a month of that time.
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Just picked up my renewal in Amesbury. It took just under 5 weeks, no restrictions.
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