Oak Bluffs 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.oakbluffsma.gov/308/Police-Department
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Oak Bluffs Police Department | Oak Bluffs, MA
Government
Public Safety
Police Department
Oak Bluffs Police Department
Oak Bluffs Police Department Website
Purpose
The purpose and mission of the Police Department of the Town of Oak Bluffs is to prevent crime, preserve order, and to protect the rights, lives and property of our citizens and visitors. Through quality policing services using a community policing/problem solving approach, and by upholding our core
values of: service, professionalism, and integrity.
Programs & Services
Goals & Objectives
Accomplishments
Budget
Programs & Services
Community Services
Community policing program
Children identification program
Community outreach
Court prosecution
Firearms licensing
Wellness check program
Crime prevention programs
Community Awareness
Public Education
Patrol Division
Emergency Response
Traffic enforcement
Crime prevention
Domestic Violence prevention
Juvenile services
DARE program
Child Safety Seat Installations
Bike Patrols
School Resource Officer
School Program Safety Training
Detective Division
Investigative Services
Drug Investigations
Employee Background Investigations
Liquor Investigations
Licensing Resource
Evidence and Property Management
Goals & Objectives
Continue to uphold the departments core values: Service, Professionalism, & Integrity.
Provide firearm ID and LTC, child safety, and home and business registration services to town residents.
Participate in the Martha's Vineyard Drug Task Force to continue our efforts to address ongoing island-wide drug issues.
Accomplishments
Provided School Resource Officer program in collaboration with the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
Initiated new Restorative Justice Pilot program with MV Mediation Program.
Participated in 2nd annual Martha's Vineyard Police-Fire Hockey game to benefit the Vineyard House Program.
Continued participation in the Hopeline Program, providing wireless phones and accessories to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Budget
Over 5% budgetary increase due to contractual wage increases

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).