Sig, good luck. Just understand that it takes 2-3 months in many towns so don't be over-anxious.
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My problem is I've never even stepped foot inside a Police Station (until today!) and was extremely nervous for some reason. I was just trying to give myself a little extra reassurance, ended up getting the nerve to just call them and I'm glad I did. I don’t need to worry about the pictures, don’t need to worry about the residency, and left out any mention of gunsmithing.
Thanks again for getting back to me, now it’s time to play the waiting game!
I will be moving to MA in the next week or so and will be applying for LTC class A unrestricted. I currently reside in FL and possess a CCW. I conceal carry all of the time and I am dumfounded at the laws in MA. It makes me not want to bring my firearm up with me and go through the process, as they are truly unAmerican. They are extremely brutal.
Having said this, I have Florida and MA licenses that are both active. I know this because I have been pulled over and the cop told me. He said there was no law against it, but just wanted to let me know. Since this is the case, I am assuming I can apply for my MA LTC as a resident correct?
I have a petty marijuana case that was CWOF'd and since sealed in MA. Will having a FL CCW license increase the chances of my town considering me as suitable for the LTC class A unrestricted license, or am I beating my head against a cement wall?
I appreciate any advice anyone can give. Reading all of the posts on here and everyone's stories makes me sick to my stomach about moving back to MA, but I have grown accustomed to lawfully carrying and being responsible with it. I don't want the pol's in MA to prohibit me from exercising my right. Why should only police and criminals be able to carry? Makes no sense. Thanks all.
Buckeyes2006, sorry to hear that you are about to be lose your freedom and become a "subject" in the hellhole known as MA!!
There is NO SUCH THING as a "sealed" record in MA when it comes to MA gun laws. Every "sealed" record gets "unsealed", viewed and info transmitted to the PD for their evaluation to issue or not.
Every town is different. One town will issue unrestricted and a town next door may have a policy of "nobody gets unrestricted here" and it's all legal in MA as chiefs have 100% latitude under "suitability" and "discretion".
Good luck.
In many cases, your local PD will throw it back to you and demand that you provide them the info or they will deny on suitability.
I can't speak to what all other states do, but if a III (or other MA query of another state's database) shows a "sealed record", they will not proceed until someone identifies WHAT the offense and potential penalty was. In many cases, your local PD will throw it back to you and demand that you provide them the info or they will deny on suitability.
Many thanks for the guidance there LenS. You were correct on all counts.
I am getting a bit worried now. Brought in the app to the Barnstable police station the beginning of the month. On the question: "Have you ever had a license to carry in the state before" or however it was worded I answered no. I did have a pistol license some 30 years ago but cannot remember if it was a LTC. The lady halping mw with the app said she found I had one in the neighbooring town in the early 70's. I told her I honistly didn't remember and she just sort shrugged it off as no big deal.
So now I am beginning to wonder. Does anybody have and idea if its a big deal?
Tom