Lawrence 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.lawpd.com/470/Firearm-Licensing
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Firearm Licensing | Lawrence, MA
Departments
Police
Services
Firearm Licensing
Firearm Licensing
New Applicants
You must complete your LTC application via the online portal at: mircsportal.chs.state.ma.us/mircs-portal/login.xhtml . When the online application is complete, you must drop off the following paperwork to the Lawrence Police Department:
Copy of MA Basic Gun Safety Certificate
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of Naturalization Certificate (If applicable)
Copy of Permanent Resident Card (If applicable)
Copy of Proof of Address (Utility Bill or recent mail delivered to address)
Copy of MA Driver's License, MA ID or Passport
Money Order Only for $100.00-Payable to CITY OF LAWRENCE
The paperwork above must be dropped off in a sealed envelope made out to the Firearm Licensing Unit.
Renewal Applicants
You must complete your LTC Renewal application via the on-line portal at: mircsportal.chs.state.ma.us/mircs-portal/login.xhtml . When the online application is complete you must drop off the following paperwork to the Lawrence Police Department:
Copy of your signed LTC renewal application with LTC renewal affidavit
Copy of current LTC being renewed
Copy of MA Driver's License, MA ID or Passport
Money Order Only for $100.00-Payable to CITY OF LAWRENCE
Over the age of 70 is free
The paperwork above must be dropped off in a sealed envelope made out to the Firearm Licensing Unit.
If you have any questions, please e-mail the Lawrence Police Firearms Licensing Unit at: [email protected]

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).