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

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Firearms licensing, as published by the licensing authority

Source: www.framinghamma.gov/4064/Firearms---License-to-Carry-FID
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Firearms - License to Carry & FID | City of Framingham, MA Official Website
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Firearms - License to Carry & FID
NEW APPLICATIONS
Bring the following to the Framingham Police Department:
Copy of MIRCS application: gunportal.mass.gov/mircsUnifiedPortal/
Two (2) forms of identification: driver s license, and either passport or birth certificate
Proof of residency: letter from City Hall, or a utility bill in the name of the applicant (We do not accept any documents from the RMV, tax bills, or credit card transactions for this requirement)
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS:
Bring the following to the Framingham Police Department:
Copy of MIRCS application: gunportal.mass.gov/mircsUnifiedPortal/
Driver s license
Current LTC card
Proof of residency: letter from City Hall, or a utility bill in the name of the applicant (We do not accept any documents from the RMV, tax bills, or credit card transactions for this requirement)
At the time of your submission, the Department will make you an appointment for an interview and to have your ID photo and fingerprints taken. The Department will also inform you of your fee amount.
You will pay your fee on the day of your interview appointment.
LTC OR FID CHANGE OF ADDRESS
To update your License to Carry address, please visit the MIRCS Unified Gun Portal: gunportal.mass.gov/mircsUnifiedPortal
If you are unable to use the portal, you may call (508) 532-5920 or visit the Framingham Police Department, Records Division for assistance.

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).