Colrain 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: colrain-ma.gov/p/18/Police-Department
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Police Department - Town of Colrain, MA
Police Department
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Non-emergency phone contact through Shelburne Dispatch (413) 625-8200
Dedicated to providing professional police services to our community.
Police Chief
Christopher Lannon
Hours
Mondays 6 pm to 8 pm
Phone
413-625-8200 non-emergency
FAX
413-624-8867
Email
[email protected]
Address
55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340
Members
Name
Title
Contact
Heather Sonn
Officer
[email protected]
Tarrah Dempsey
Officer
[email protected]
External Links of Interest
Victim Notification Program
Firearms Licensing
Apply Online or In Person for a Firearms License
New or Renewal License Fees must be paid in person with the Colrain Police Department ( checks made payable to Town of Colrain ). There is no online payment option at this time.
New license applicants, please contact the Police Department for fingerprinting.
Effective April 2, 2026, Massachusetts has officially implemented updated firearms safety training requirements for all individuals applying for a new firearms license. These changes are part of the state's broader effort to modernize its gun laws under Chapter 135 (An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws) . For more information, click here.
Police Department News
Updated Firearms Safety Training Requirements
Effective April 2, 2026, Massachusetts has updated the safety training requirements for all new firearms licenses.
Posted: 2026-04-06
Monthly Police Logs Now Available Online
Residents can view the most recent logs on the Police Departments webpage.
Posted: 2026-02-02
The Police Department is hiring!
The Colrain Police Department seeks qualified candidates to fill positions for part-time police officers.
Posted: 2025-10-30

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).