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boylstonma
Firearms
Attention Firearms License Applicants
On October 2, 2024, Governor Healy signed an emergency preamble to the state's new Gun Law (H.4885) making it active immediately. As such, new application procedures have been put in place. Please keep in mind that this is all a work in progress, both on our part and on the State's part. We are making every effort to answer questions and process permits as fast as possible; we hope this will help us expedite the process.
BOTH New and Renewal permit applications are now to be completed by the applicant. The applicant is directed to the following website:
mircsportal.chs.state.ma.us/mircs-portal/login.xhtml
You will be required to create a MIRCS Portal Account. If you have an existing LTC or FID, you need to enter that number as you are entering.
Within this portal, permit holders will be able to
Print PIN Letters
Update Address Changes
Print Rules
Name Change
Check on the status of an application
Apply for renewal of their respective license
Your registry picture will be used for your Firearms License and you will need to upload any supporting documents (Court files, letters of recommendation, Firearms Course Certificate) within the application.
You will NOT be able to pay for the license; we anticipate calling in applicants to pay for and review their applications until such time we can develop a better way of handling the payment.
At the current time, there is no notification to the Licensing Officers (Sgt. Thomas & Officer McNutt) that you have processed an application. We will be checking the portal once per week to process any applications received.
While we encourage everyone to take advantage of this new portal, we also recognize that there will be a steep learning curve. We will still have in-person meetings for fingerprinting of new applicants and will be able to meet with you in person to answer any questions.
Any questions can be directed to:
Sgt. Bob Thomas
Officer Dave McNutt
508-869-2113
Firearms Renewals: Effective IMMEDIATELY, the Boylston Police Department will be returning to In-Person firearms licensing RENEWALS. This means you will need to contact the Police Department to schedule a time to meet with the Licensing Officer. These times will vary month to month
PLEASE only call for your appointment inside of 2 months prior to your expiration date. This will allow us to process the soon-to-expire permits first. As a reminder, if you DO receive your NEW License to Carry BEFORE the old one expires, the OLD one will be the only valid license. New licenses take effect only upon the expiration of the old ones.
Thank you!
License to carry and firearms identification permits are good for 6 years.
Letter of Reference Requirements:
Two (2) Letters of Reference are required.
Letters from family members are unacceptable.
Wording such as the following is required:
How long the writer has known the applicant?
From where does the writer know the applicant?
i. Personal?
ii. Professional?
Wording to include, " I believe 'John Doe' to be a responsible and mature person to be issued a license to carry a concealed firearm " and, " As an LTC holder myself, I know of no issues or incidents in his past that would jeopardize the public or that should prohibit him from carrying and using a firearm in a safe manner "
If the writer is aware of any military, civic or fraternal, history of the applicant, please indicate so in the letter.
Any community activities the applicant may be involved in (coach, mentor, Big Brothers, Big Sisters etc.)
Check or money order for $100 payable to "Town of Boylston". *Over 70 years of age is free.
Call for Appointment.
First-Time Permits Will Need the Following: License to Carry Class "A" or "B"
Completed Application .
Course Completion: Safety or Hunter Safety . *Call Boylston Police Station for information on Hunter Safety Courses.
Two (2) written letters of reference with name, address and phone number.
Firearms Identification Card (FID)
Completed Application.
Course Completion: Safety or Hunter Safety . *Call Boylston Police Station for information on Hunter Safety Courses.
Two (2) written letters of reference with name, address and phone number.
Check or money order for $100 payable to "Town of Boylston".
*Over 70 years of age is free.
*Ages 15-17, with written consent and presence of parent is $25.
Call for Appointment.
Renewals for Class A or B
Completed Application.
Check or money order for $100.
Call for Appointment.
Firearm Transfers: Inheriting/Loss/Theft/Personal Sale If you are looking to transfer a firearm from one owner to another please go to the following site: Visit the Massachusetts Gun Transaction Portal.
You will need the following information to proceed with a transfer:
A detailed description of the transferred weapon (serial number/make/model/caliber etc.)
The Seller/Transferor's license information.
The Buyer/Transferee's license information.
You may also need the pin number that was provided to you with your permit.
Firearms Identification Cards are no longer needed for personal chemical spray. If you have any further questions, please contact Sergeant Robert Thomas at (508) 869-2453 between the hours of 3:00 pm and 11:00 pm.
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The provisions a municipal licensing page most often touches: G.L. c. 140, § 131 (licenses to carry), G.L. c. 140, § 121F (applications, suitability, judicial review), G.L. c. 140, § 131P (the safety certificate).