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Firearms Licensing
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IMPORTANT
Updated Application Procedures As Of 08/11/26
We have seen a tremendous increase in appointment requests and availability may seem booked at times. Our schedule is only booked 45 days into the future. We suggest that you continue to check our website for available appointments. We ask for your patience at this time.
NEW LTC/FID APPLICANTS ONLY:
Applications MUST be submitted via the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal prior to scheduling a licensing appointment.
New Application Checklist
RENEWAL LTC/FID APPLICANTS ONLY:
Applications MUST be submitted via the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal .
* Paper applications will no longer be accepted. Once application has been submitted via the MIRCS portal, a self addressed & stamped envelope, along with fee payment, must be dropped off at the Fall River Police Department for processing.
When submitting through the online portal, please ensure the affidavit portion of the application is completed by checking "YES" when prompted or your application will not be processed.
Renewal Application Checklist
LINKS
Check Application Status
Mass Gun Transaction Portal
FORMS
Firearms Application
Non-Resident Firearms App.
Change of Address
Name Change Request
RESOURCES
Firearms License FAQ
New Firearms Law FAQ
Mass.gov Firearms Services
INSTRUCTIONS:
All applicants must complete a Massachusetts basic firearms safety course
Complete the application via the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal
Review checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents
Schedule your appointment online HERE
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Applications are to be submitted via MIRCS prior to your scheduled appointment. Applicants are urged to carefully consider Question (4) found on page 2 of the application. This question refers to any criminal charges brought forth against you, in the court of law, regardless of the outcome.
If you appeared in court as a defendant and the charges brought against you were filed, dismissed, CWOF (continued without a finding), sealed, etc., you must answer "YES" to the question and provide as much detail as possible. It is your responsibility to inform the licensing authority.
Be advised that if your application is not completed truthfully or accurately, your LTC or FID request will automatically be denied.
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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).