GROTON POLICE FIREARMS APPLICATON PROCEDURES

1) MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZEN

2) MUST BE A GROTON RESIDENT OR BUSINESS OWNER IN GROTON (Must provide proof)

Please note: THE GROTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT A LOCAL AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK ON EACH APPLICANT. A CRIMINAL RECORD MAY DENY YOU A LTC/FID.
ANY FALSE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN THE DENIAL OF THE LTC/FID.

The GROTON Police Department is now participating in the new Massachusetts Instant Records Check System (MIRCS).
This new system provides information directly linked to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Firearms Records Bureau,
and provides newly improved License to Carry and Firearms Identification Cards.

To obtain a LTC/FID Appointment please follow these instructions:
(Appointments are a minimum of 20 minutes, but can last longer depending on your circumstances.)

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS:

1. Call 978-448-5555 to make an appointment to meet with the Certified Firearms Licensing Official

2. Bring a copy of your approved gun safety course certificate (M.G.L. C140 s131P)

3. Bring your Massachusetts Driver’s License

4. Bring any firearms licenses you may have from another state

5. Bring application fee (see fee schedule below)

6. If a naturalized citizen you MUST bring your Naturalization Card

7. If applicant is a minor, a parental consent form is required

8. If applicant is a minor, parent(s) are required to attend appointment

9. If applicant is applying for business bring proof of ownership

RENEWALS:

1. Call 978-448-5555 to make an appointment to meet with the Certified Firearms Licensing Official

2. Bring your Massachusetts Driver’s License

3. Bring a copy of your approved gun safety course certificate if previous LTC/FID is from another town or if not licensed before May 1998 (M.G.L. C140 s131P)

4. Bring your previously issued LTC/FID

5. Bring any firearms licenses you may have from another state

6. Bring application fee (see fee schedule below)

7. If a naturalized citizen you MUST bring your Naturalization Card

8. If applicant is applying for business bring proof of ownership

You will meet with the CLO to process your application in the MIRCS computer system. A digital photograph of you and
an electronic image of your fingerprint will be taken and scanned into the computer. First time applicants for a LTC/FID
will be fingerprinted. You will be asked for payment for the License or FID application per state regulations
(see fee schedule below). Once your application is completed, the Licensing Authority will review your application and complete
a criminal background check. Once the check is completed, reviewed, your application may be approved or denied pursuant to M.G.L.
If approved, you will receive a phone call to come into the station to pick up your license at your convenience.
You will see the Dispatcher on duty (at the window) and sign, the back of your LTC/FID in front the Dispatcher. If your application
is denied you will receive a letter in the mail with the details and further instructions.

A hard copy of the application is not required, however you may download (click here) a copy of the application to review before coming to your scheduled appointment.

If you have any other questions related to your application for Firearms you may contact the CFO
via email: Firearms

To review the Massachusetts Approved Firearms Safety Course List (click here)

Preferable payment method is by Check or money order made out to the "Town of GROTON"

Certain crimes are automatic reasons for denial, if denied, your Application Fee will not be refunded

Dealers License (including Gunsmiths): $100.00
License to Sell Ammunition: $100.00
Firearms Identification Card: $100.00
Firearms Identification Card - Restricted (Chemical Propellant Only): $25.00.
(No charge for renewal applications for “Restricted” FID Cards)
License to Carry Firearms: $100.00
(Includes license to possess machine guns)
Permits to Purchase: $100.00
Non-Resident and Non-Resident Alien: $100.00
Resident Alien: $100.00
No charge for residents over 70 years old

NON-RESIDENTS MUST CONTACT THE FIREARMS RECORDS BUREAU OR THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR NON-RESIDENT APPKICATION PROCEDURES.

Firearms Records Bureau (click here) Massachusetts State Police Department (click here)