Brockton firearms licensing requirements, as published | Law Office of Christopher B. O'Brien

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Police Department: firearms licensing policy

Source: www.brocktonpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LTC-Cover-Letter.pdf
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS (LTC), FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD (FID)
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Upon submitting your application, you must provide us with the documents listed below. Please be
advised that if you fail to provide us with the following on the date and time of your scheduled
appointment, the appointment will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
 APPLICATION: Applications are to be completed prior to your scheduled appointment. Please be
sure to answer truthfully and type or print clearly. Be advised that if your application is not
completed truthfully, your LTC or FID request will automatically be denied.
 FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE: First time applicants are required to attend a Massachusetts Basic
Firearms Safety Course or provide a certificate issued by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
pursuant to the provisions of section 14 of chapter 131, evidencing completion of a Hunting
Safety Course, shall serve as a valid substitute for a Firearms Safety Certificate required under
this section. A certificate from either course will be required on the date of your appointment.
NOTICE: The State has determined that “On-Line” or “Virtual” Safety Courses are no longer
acceptable. No Safety Certificate is required for active duty military personnel.
 CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizens are required to bring their Birth Certificate, Naturalization
Certificate or Passport to prove citizenship. Naturalized citizens are required to bring their
Naturalization Certificate, which includes their naturalization number, date naturalized and
location. Non-citizens must provide a valid Permanent Resident Alien Card (Green Card) which
includes their green card number and resident since date.
 LETTER TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE: Applicants need to write a separate letter addressed to the
Chief of Police, specifying the reasons why you are requesting such a license.
 RESIDENCY: Applicants must provide at least one of the following documents help prove
residency (other sources will also be used for verification): utility bill, phone bill, tax bill, credit
card statement, etc. If a business the owner must provide a Business Certificate or Corporate
Documents with an address in the City of Brockton.
 RENEWAL: Applicants are required to complete the application and provide proof of residency.
 LICENSE FEE: LTC applicants must be 21 years old. The processing fee is $100.00 dollars, payable
by cash or money order ONLY. A FID applicant 18 and over, the processing fee is $100.00 dollars.
A FID applicant 15 -17 years old is $25.00 dollars. Renewal fee will be waived for applicants 70
years of age and older.
 APPOINTMENTS: All applications are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To
make your appointment, please contact the firearms licensing
officer via email [email protected].

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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).