Needham 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.needhamma.gov/1563/Firearms-Licensing
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Firearms Licensing | Needham, MA
Town Departments
Departments M - Q
Police
Firearms Licensing
Firearms Licensing
Appointments are required for New Applicants and for Renewal Applicants who were previously licensed in another jurisdiction and are therefore new to the Needham Police Department. Email Officer James Wise or call 781-455-7570, ext. 1241 to schedule an appointment.
Other renewals may be processed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 781-444-1212 before you come in.
Fee Schedule
Accepted methods of payments include cash, check, or money order payable to the Town of Needham.
Type of License
Fee Exemptions
Cost
LTC (Class A) Free for renewals over 70 years old $100
FID (Class C) Free for renewals over 70 years old $100
Helpful Links
Change of Address Form (PDF)
Electronic Firearm Transfers
Massachusetts Gun Laws
Firearms Safety
LTC / FID Application

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).