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This website serves as a resource for people to learn information about contacting the department, accessing forms such as motor vehicle crash reports, LTC/FID applications and much more!
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Firearms
LTC/FID Renewal Process
01/15/17
Completed application packages may be submitted to the Police Department on SATURDAY MORNINGS between 8am & 11am or by appointment. At this time fingerprints, if applicable, and pictures will be taken.
*** All applicants must disclose any appearances in court as a defendant regardless of the outcome of the case, i.e. continued, dismissed, guilty, or not guilty. Page 2, question 10 and top of page 3 of application.
Failure to disclose the charges you appeared as a defendant can be a reason to deny the issuance of first time applicant or renewal. Honesty counts as a background check and suitability.
ALL First time License to Carry (LTC) AND applicants upgrading from a FID to a LTC Permit MUST complete either a state approved basic firearms safety course or Massachusetts Hunter’s Education Class, after September 14, 2004, pursuant to Mass. General Law Chapter 131 section 14, before receiving your LTC or FID.
Effective 1/1/2015, All renewal applicants must signed Massachusetts LTC /FID Card Affidavit regarding stolen or lost firearms. (Affidavit is attached to application)
Class A License to Carry –
Must be at least 21
Safety Class required for new applicants, active Military are exempt with Identification
A LTC Class A entitles the holder to possess a large capacity firearm (pistol or revolver), rifle or shotgun.
$ 100.00 check or money order made Payable to the Town of Cummington
Renewals over 70 are free
Class B License to Carry
No longer issued
All current ones are valid and will be expired as of Jan. 2021
Firearms Information
12/01/16
LTC/FID Application
Use this form to apply or renew an LTC or FID
Change of Address Form
Use this form to notify the Firearms Record Bureau your address has changed
Review Board Petition
Individuals otherwise disqualified from possessing an FID or LTC because of certian misdemeanor conviction(s) may petetion the FLRB for review
Have Unwanted Medication?
10/31/20
The Cummington Police are pleased to partner with the Northwestern District Attorneys Office to bring a drug take back box to the Cummington Police Station located in the Public Safety Complex at 8 Fairgrounds Road.
This box is available to dispose of medication that is no longer needed!
You can stop during our office hours: Saturday Mornings from 8am-11am or To schedule an appointment please call 413.634.0056
Thank you to District Attorney Sullivan and his staff for making this available to our community!
If You See Something, Say Something!!
10/31/20
The Cummington Police and the Department of Homeland Security would like to remind everyone if you see something suspicious taking place, please report that behavior by dialing 9-1-1 to report it
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Official Notices
House Number Display
09/05/17
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By phone:
413-634-0056
By fax:
413-634-8001 (Secure)
Other ways to contact us
Dispatch Telephone: 413-586-1508 (24Hr)
Dispatch Fax: 413-587-5740 (Secure)
Mail
Cummington Police Department
Post Office Box 98
Cummington, MA 01026
Station Address
8 Fairgrounds Road
Cummington, MA 01026
(Not staffed 24hrs)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Firearms Record Bureau
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTIFICATION FOR
LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS AND FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 129B states:
A cardholder shall notify, in writing, the licensing authority that issued such card, the chief of police into whose
jurisdiction such cardholder moves and the executive director of the criminal history systems board of any
change of address. Such notification shall be made by certified mail within 30 days of its occurrence. Failure to
so notify shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such card.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131(l) states:
Any licensee shall notify, in writing, the licensing authority who issued said license, the chief of police into
whose jurisdiction the licensee moves and the executive director of the criminal history systems board of any
change of address. Such notification shall be made by certified mail within 30 days of its occurrence. Failure to
so notify shall be cause for revocation or suspension of said license.
Instructions:
1. Please PRINT CLEARLY the information being requested below;
2. Please make a legible photocopy of both sides (1 copy for each side) of your firearms identification card or
license to carry firearms and attach these copies to this sheet as page # 2 and 3;
3. Make 3 photo copies of this completed form and the attached page # 2 and 3;
4. Mail by certified mail this original with attached page # 2 and 3 to:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Firearms Record Bureau
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
Attention: Change of Address Notification
5. Mail 1 copy to the police department that issued your firearms identification card or license to carry
firearms;
6. Mail 1 copy to the police department in the city/town that you have moved to;
7. Retain 1 copy in your important files for future reference.
______________
Date:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
____________________ ____________________ __________________________
Date of Birth License to Carry # Firearms Identification Card #
My new address is:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Number Street Apartment #
__________________________________________________________________________________________
City/Town State Zip Code
Change of Address Notification 06/23/00
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts FTN:
Criminal History Systems Board LIC #:
Firearms Record Bureau
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
Application
FOR NEW/RENEWAL OF A FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD OR
LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS OR LICENSE TO POSSES A MACHINE GUN
(MGL C.140, s.129B AND s.131)
Please Check One
New Applicant
Renewal - Most Recent License to Carry/FID Number:
Issued from Which City/Town? MA Expiration Date:
*NOTE: If application is for first firearms identification card or license to carry firearms, a copy of the Firearms Safety Certificate or
Hunter Safety Course Certificate must be attached to this application.
Please Check the Type of License for Which You are Applying
(Please Check Only One)
Firearms Identification Card - Restricted (mace and pepper spray)
Firearms Identification Card
Class B License to Carry - Non-Large Capacity
Class A License to Carry - Large Capacity
License to Possess a Machine Gun
Check if a Class A Gun Club License *NOTE: Only the Colonel of the State Police can issue a club license.
Except for Signature, Print or Type all Requested Information
Last Name First Name Middle Name Suffix
Residential Address City State Zip Code Telephone Number
Gun Club Address (If Applicable) City State Zip Code Telephone Number
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Mother's First Name Mother's Maiden Name Father's First Name Father's Last Name
Height Weight Build Complexion Hair Color Eye Color
Occupation Social Security Number (Optional) Drivers License Number
Employed By Business Address
City/Town State Zip Telephone Number
Form FA-25/26 Page - 1 of 3
Please Answer the Following Questions Completely and Accurately
1. Are you a citizen of the United States?
If naturalized give date, place
and naturalization number Date Place Naturalization No.
2. Have you ever used or been known by another name?
If yes, provide name and explain:
3. What is your age? *You must be 21 years of age to apply for a License To Carry Firearms, 18 years of age to apply for a
Firearms Identification Card, 15 years of age but less than 18 years of age with submission of a certificate of parent or
guardian granting permission to apply for a Firearms Identification Card.
4. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
5. Have you ever been convicted of the unlawful use, possession, or sale of narcotic or harmful drugs as defined in
M.G.L. c. 94C sec. 1?
6. Have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by incarceration by more than one (1) year?
7. In any state or federal jurisdiction have you ever been convicted as an adult or adjudicated a youthful offender or
delinquent child for the commission of (a) a felony; (b) a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for more than 2
years; (c) a violent crime as defined in MGL C140.s.121; (d) a violation of any law regulating the use, possession,
ownership, sale, transfer, rental, receipt or transportation of weapons or ammunition for which a term of imprisonment
may be imposed; or (e) a violation of any law regulating the use, possession or sale of controlled substances as
defined in section 1 of MGL 94C?
8. Have you ever been confined to any hospital or institution for mental illness?
9. Are you or have you ever been under treatment for or confinement for drug addiction or habitual drunkenness?
10. Have you ever appeared in any court as a defendant for any criminal offense (excluding non-criminal traffic offenses)?
11. Are you now under any charge(s) for any offense(s) against the law?
12. Are you now or have you ever been the subject of a M.G.L. C209A restraining order or involved in a domestic violence
charge?
13. Has any License to Carry Firearms, Permit to Possess Firearms, or Firearms Identification Card issued under the laws
of any state or territory ever been suspended, revoked, or denied?
14. Are you currently the subject of any outstanding arrest warrant in any state or federal jurisdiction?
Form FA-25/26 Page - 2 of 3
If You Answered "YES" to any of the Questions 4-14, Give Details Which Must Include Dates,
Circumstances and Location
Other than Massachusetts, in what state, territory or jurisdiction have you resided?
Have you ever held a License to Carry in any other state, territory or jurisdiction?
If "YES", when, where and license number?
List the Name and Addresses of Two References
Last Name First Name
Address City/Town State Zip
Last Name First Name
Address City/Town State Zip
Reason(s) for requesting the issuance of a card or license:
WARNING Any person who knowingly files an application containing false information shall be punished by a fine of not less than
$500 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years in a house of correction, or by both
such fine and imprisonment (MGL c.140, §§ 129B(8) and 131(h)).
I declare the above facts are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and I understand that any false answer(s)
will be just cause for denial or revocation of my license to carry firearms.
Signed under the penalties of perjury this day of
day month year
Signature of Applicant:
Form FA-25/26 Page - 3 of 3
Dear Applicant:
This letter and attached petition are being provided to you so that your petition for review by the Firearm
Licensing Review Board (“FLRB”) pursuant to Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2004, may be processed and
reviewed as efficiently as possible.
It is important that you understand that the FLRB has the authority to review only misdemeanor
convictions, and that the FLRB may not review convictions for:
a) an assault or battery on a family or household member, or a person with whom you have had
a substantive dating relationship, as defined by G.L. c. 209A, § 1;
b) a crime involving use, possession, ownership, transfer, purchase, sale, lease, rental, receipt or
transportation of weapons or ammunition for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed;
c) a crime regulating the use, possession or sale of controlled substances.
In addition, the statute specifies that the FLRB may not review a petition if the petitioner:
a) has a disqualifying felony conviction;
b) has multiple misdemeanor convictions, unless the offenses arise from one incident;
c) was denied a license to carry on the basis of suitability rather than a disqualifying conviction
(the District Court is the appropriate forum for appeal in this case); or
d) is disqualified for a reason other than a misdemeanor conviction, such as having an active
warrant or restraining order.
Finally, the FLRB may not review a petition until after the passage of five (5) years since the
misdemeanor conviction or release from supervision, whichever is last occurring.
Please be advised that the FLRB will review your criminal history as a result of the filing of this
petition.
Should your petition be eligible for review, you will be notified in writing of a hearing date. At the
hearing you will have the opportunity to appear and/or submit documentary and testimonial evidence in
support of your petition. The FLRB requests that you submit all documents that you wish it to consider
prior to the hearing date to ensure a timely review. As required by the statute, you bear the burden of
proof by clear and convincing evidence that your are a suitable person to receive a firearm identification
(FID) card or a license to carry (LTC) notwithstanding the disqualifying conviction.
We have included a list of documents (attached) which we recommend that you include with your
petition. While it is not necessary to retain the services of an attorney to represent you at the hearing,
you should feel free to do so if you so choose.
Please note that if your petition is successful, and the FLRB determines that you are a suitable candidate
for a LTC or FID card relative to the misdemeanor conviction, you must still apply to your local police
chief for the LTC or FID card, and the final determination on issuing is made by the licensing authority.
To file a petition with the Firearm Licensing Review Board to start the review process, please forward:
1) the completed petition;
2) the required $100.00 filing fee (payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts);
3) a copy of a current or previous application for an LTC or FID card, as filed with your local
licensing authority;
4) any documentation which will assist the FLRB in making its determination;
5) a list of witnesses, if any, that you want to have testify on your behalf;
6) a notice that you request the services of a stenographer to produce a verbatim transcript of the
hearing, if you wish to have these services available. (Please note that the hearing is digitally
recorded by CHSB, but that the petitioner is responsible for the cost of a stenographer’s
services.)
All information should be sent to the:
Firearm Licensing Review Board
Criminal History Systems Board
200 Arlington St., Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
Please be sure to have your signature on the petition notarized. Should you have any questions
regarding this application or the supporting documentation, please contact the Criminal History Systems
Board at 617-660-4780, or visit our web site at www.mass.gov/chsb/frb, for more information.
Sincerely,
Caroline Sawyer, Esq.
Director of Firearm Support Services
Petition for Review by the Firearm Licensing Review Board
Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2004, you may petition the Firearm Licensing
Review Board (FLRB) to determine whether you are eligible and suitable for a license to
carry or firearm identification card relative to your misdemeanor conviction.
All petitions should be mailed to the Firearm Licensing Review Board, Criminal History
Systems Board (CHSB), 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150.
Individual making the petition:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Current Address: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________________________
YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR SIGNATURE NOTARIZED AT THE TIME OF SIGNING
I hereby attest that the information provided is true and accurate.
Petitioner’s Signature
AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE BY NOTARY PUBLIC
_______________, SS.
The above-named __________________________, appeared before me, the undersigned authority, this
___________ day of ___________________, 200____ and acknowledged the foregoing signature to be
made of his or her own true free act and deed.
___________________________
Notary public
___________________________
My commission expires
Recommended Supporting Documentation
1) A written statement, including specific proof and/or examples that demonstrate, by clear and
convincing evidence, your suitability to possess a FID or LTC. If you have additional criminal
charges that did not result in a conviction, these also may be addressed in the statement.
2) A certified copy of the criminal conviction(s) that disqualifies you from being eligible to have a
FID or LTC (you can obtain this from the trial clerk's office of the courthouse in which you were
convicted).
3) A list of witnesses, if any, that you plan on calling at the hearing to testify, specifying each
witness' full name, address and date of birth.
4) You may also include additional information, including certificates of training or education that
you believe may be important for the FLRB to consider (i.e. firearm safety courses, letters of
commendations, honorable discharge, etc.). In order to meet the evidentiary requirements at the
hearing you will need to ask that the keeper of the records authenticate that the documents are
true and accurate and kept in the usual course of business.
5) You may include letters of recommendation, including from your local police chief.
6) The arrest report pertaining to the conviction may be submitted. You may obtain a copy of the
arrest report from the police department that investigated the case. You will need to ask that the
police department certify that the report is an official business record pursuant to G.L. c. 233, §
78. The police department may need to redact information that is confidential by statute prior to
giving you the report. This documentation is especially important if you have been convicted of
assault and battery, so that you may demonstrate to the FLRB that the assault is not domestic in
nature.
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).