A coworker told me he got unrestricted out of Cambridge too (within the last year).
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A coworker told me he got unrestricted out of Cambridge too (within the last year).
This is starting to sound good.
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Well yeah, Cambridge has always given out LTCA. I assume she got unrestricted? Another data point for cambridge is a coworker of mine got unrestricted out of cambridge as a first time applicant.
Son is going for his LTC in South Hadley, which shows as a green town, but has anyone got any info on what they are requiring, etc?
To the best of my knowledge South Hadley does not ask for anything which is not in the state guidelines. I am assuming that he does have a certificate of training from an approved source. If not, Personal Defense Specialists in the town can take care of him. I have to renew this summer myself.
Because of overwhelming response, Topsfield Chief Haglund (formerly of Pelham) has decided to hold multiple Firearms Safety Courses in order that all residents that want the training can attend.
Yes he does. He took the hunters safety course and don't know if any of his mil training will help.
I have to renew this year also. My town is really green. I'll actually finally get the new style license.
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Sue, Mil training does not meet MA gun law standards, it must be either a BFS Certificate or a MA Hunter Safety Certificate under MGLs.
He has his hunter safety also. We were just wondering if the South Hadley chief had you jump through more hoops. Our chief doesn't.
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Gotcha, sorry I have no knowledge of the towns out that way wrt licensing.
You might ping RobMcD here as he's an instructor in your neck of the woods and a real nice guy. He's probably had students from So. Hadley.
You might ping RobMcD here as he's an instructor in your neck of the woods and a real nice guy. He's probably had students from So. Hadley.
Hey guys-
I need as much UPDATED information on Groveland's LTC A unrestricted issuance chances.....
I'm having my father apply for one so I was just wondering if it is as hard as it used to be.
A reply or pm would be great- especially if you're from Groveland.
Thanks a ton!
-Kyle
I need as much UPDATED information on Groveland's LTC A unrestricted issuance chances.....
I'm having my father apply for one so I was just wondering if it is as hard as it used to be.
A reply or pm would be great- especially if you're from Groveland.
Thanks a ton!
-Kyle
During the initial interview does the LPD normally take photos and finger prints?
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I can't speak to what any particular PD is doing on initial interview, but I can tell you that they can't "hit send" and submit an app to the state w/o the prints and picture.
So if they don't do it at the initial interview the applicant must waste another trip (and more time) before their app gets processed.
My town did all of it in the initial appointment. Not sure if any of the red towns are doing this.
FYI... New Bedford followed through on their policy of only issuing restricted to first time applicants, in spite of my perfectly clean record, long history of responsible gun ownership in another state, recent live fire training course, Hunter Education course (from MO), and my required letter to the Chief stating my reasons for applying for an unrestricted LTC-A (Treasurer for a non-profit, Treasurer for a PAC, often required to carry large amounts of cash/checks after events & fundraisers). Nothing mattered. LO said that they "might" lift the sporting restriction upon renewal. ![[rolleyes]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/042.gif "Roll Eyes [rolleyes]")
FYI... New Bedford followed through on their policy of only issuing restricted to first time applicants, in spite of my perfectly clean record, long history of responsible gun ownership in another state, recent live fire training course, Hunter Education course (from MO), and my required letter to the Chief stating my reasons for applying for an unrestricted LTC-A (Treasurer for a non-profit, Treasurer for a PAC, often required to carry large amounts of cash/checks after events & fundraisers). Nothing mattered. LO said that they "might" lift the sporting restriction upon renewal.
Welcome to Massachusetts!!
Ha, yeah thanks. You'd think that one who has 20+ years of responsible gun ownership elsewhere would be seen as different that a first time applicant who has never owned a gun before,,, but nooooo...
ETA: Just completed the Comm2A survey.
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You mean, "welcome to New Bedford."
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11-21-2011 Dropped Application for non-restricted A
11-28-2011 Appointment with licensing officer, fingerprints etc, no discussion on 'Why full A' or anything
1-10-2012 Issue date on my unrestricted A
1-20-2012 Email notification ready for pick up and actual pick up
I have a couple of Bridgewater LEO friends I used as references on the application so that may be a factor in the result. Not sure.
10.5 weeks from application submission to my wallet. I would call this a green town at the moment. My LTC was in a pile of about 5-8 others ready for pick up, not knowing the licensing level.
11-21-2011 Dropped Application for non-restricted A
11-28-2011 Appointment with licensing officer, fingerprints etc, no discussion on 'Why full A' or anything
1-10-2012 Issue date on my unrestricted A
1-20-2012 Email notification ready for pick up and actual pick up
I have a couple of Bridgewater LEO friends I used as references on the application so that may be a factor in the result. Not sure.
10.5 weeks from application submission to my wallet. I would call this a green town at the moment. My LTC was in a pile of about 5-8 others ready for pick up, not knowing the licensing level.
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Received my class A unrestricted last week. The process with Dedham took approx. 8 weeks from start to finish and was relatively painless.
Do you know someone? Historically these guys have been pains in the ass. Maybe things are changing for the better.
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I don't know anybody. I recently moved from Colorado after a deployment. Chief seemed to like my military service. It seemed to set him at ease.
Went Dec. 5th to W. Newbury PD to pick up the app. as I figured such a small town must use paper. Officer took me in right away, they use the electronic system and we did everything right then. He even mentioned that there's no reason to apply if you're going to have the 'A' license.
Got the call Thursday the 19th of January for pickup. No restrictions. The person that called said they usually don't take so long in this town.
Just over 6 weeks from start to finish.
Got the call Thursday the 19th of January for pickup. No restrictions. The person that called said they usually don't take so long in this town.
Just over 6 weeks from start to finish.
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Good on Chief Haglund!
Same on my end. Chief was really good to deal with.
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That's history. All of the recent reports we've seen from Dedham indicate that they issue unrestricted. They should be changed to green.
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Hey guys. I turned in all my FID paperwork, and I am meeting with local license issuing officer on Friday! I'm excited!
Hopefully I can get my Dad to fill out his paperwork so he can try to get his LTC-A Unrestricted.. but I'm guessing they'll restrict it considering our town is a "red" town.
I'm in Groveland by the way.
I'll let you know how things you!
Hopefully I can get my Dad to fill out his paperwork so he can try to get his LTC-A Unrestricted.. but I'm guessing they'll restrict it considering our town is a "red" town.
I'm in Groveland by the way.
I'll let you know how things you!
Checking in from Somerville. Still RED. Put my paperwork in in Dec 21. Never got a phone call for an interview or anything. LTC class a restricted to target and hunting showed up in the mail on wed 1-25-12. The Captain who does this is known for not giving an unrestricted with out "a good reason". I am fairly well connected and still did not get the "unrestricted" or the "all sporting purposes".
Hey everyone, first post here (hopefully of many!) and I was just wondering if anyone knows how Bedford is? I see that it is Green but I do know that in the past year or so we got a new Chief, so I was curious if anyone has had any interaction with him regarding their LTCs. I would like to apply for a Class A ALP and I would be a first time applicant, so any insight would be awesome. Thanks in advance and I'm glad to be part of the community!!
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