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

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firearms licensing (as stated by the licensing authority)

Source: cheshire-ma.gov/police-department/
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Police Department | Town of Cheshire
Police Department
Contact Info
Cheshire Police Department
90 Church St (Physical Address) Cheshire, MA 01225
191 Church St (Mailing Address) Cheshire, MA 01225
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Phone: (413) 743-1501
Emergency Numbers: 911
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00-8:00PM
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Staff Contacts
Police Chief
Matthew Wright
[email protected]
Officer
VACANT
Officer
Aaron Goodell
[email protected]
Officer
VACANT
Firearm Licensing
Firearm Licensing:
What you need to apply for a Resident Firearms License:
You must apply for a resident firearms License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification (FID) card through the police department in the town where you reside.
You will need to submit:
A complete FID or LTC Application
The required application fee (see "Fee Schedule" below)
A Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate or a Basic Hunter Safety
A form of identification
Office hours: Tuesdays from 4:00PM-8:00PM
Renewals:
Please print off a Massachusetts LTC/FID application form. Fully complete this form and be sure to sign/date the last page of the application form as well as the Affidavit form.
Once completed, you can either mail or drop off at the Cheshire Police Department, the completed application along with cash, a bank check, or a money order (made out to the "Town of Cheshire"). See "Fee Schedule" below to determine the appropriate fee.
You DO NOT have to make an appointment for LTC or FID card renewals. Your RMV photograph will be utilized for your LTC/FID card photo.
Online Licensing:
Online licensing is now available. Please use this portal for RENEWALS ONLY .
Please go to the following website:
Login | MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal
You will be required to create a profile and follow the prompts.
You will still be required to mail or drop off your required payment (see "fee schedule" below).
Name/Address Changes:
Massachusetts now requires name and address changes to be updated online.
Please go to the following website:
Login | MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal
You will be required to create a profile and follow the prompts.
First Time Applicants:
Please print off a Massachusetts LTC/FID application form. Fully complete this form and be sure to sign/date the last page of the application form.
You will need cash, a bank check, or a money order (made out to the "Town of Cheshire"). See "Fee Schedule" below to determine the appropriate fee.
Have your Basic Pistol Safety Course certificate (for an LTC application), or your Basic Hunter Safety Course certificate (for an FID card application).
FID/LTCs are done in person every Tuesday evening from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Please note that Chief Alibozek makes every attempt to be there to assist you, but due to the emergency services we provide, he may have to step out from time to time to assist the citizens.
Fee Schedule:
License to Carry Firearms - $100.00
License to Carry Firearms - retired law enforcement officers - $25.00
Firearms Identification Card - $100.00
Firearms Identification Card - applicants under 18 years old - $25.00
Citizens 70 years old or older - No Fee
Please make out bank checks or money orders to the "Town of Cheshire" for the above applicable fee
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Accident Reports
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Forms & Applications
Forms & Applications:
Business Notification Form
Firearms Identification (FID) Card or License to Carry Firearms (LTC) Application
Private Tow Form
Trespass Notice Form
Vacant House/Business Request for Extra Checks Form
Harbormaster Information
Harbormaster
Adam Healey
(413) 358-2456
[email protected]
Boating Laws Summary
Harbormaster Dock Permit Application
Harbormaster Job Description
Mass Boating Handbook
Town of Cheshire Harbormaster Regulations
Berkshire County Sex Offender Registry
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Check it against the statute

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).