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Firearms Licensing
All Sandwich residents applying for or renewing a firearms license are to complete the packet and contact the Sandwich Police Department at [email protected] . Once received, you will be contacted with a processing date. Licensing documents can be downloaded from the links below. The application for Firearms Licensing is available for viewing and printing. Please review the Sandwich Police Department’s Firearms Application Instructions which is included with the application form. View the document in the window below or download & print the PDF here: Massachusetts Firearms License Application
We will be following the guidance of the state and federal government for the protection of our employees and the public due to the current state of affairs.
Basic Firearms Safety (BFS) Instructors can be located through these internet link:
Firearms Application Instructions
Massachusetts Firearms Instructor Information
Massachusetts Firearms License Application
Operating @ 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Call us @ (508) 888-1212
Email us @ [email protected]
Visit us @ 255 Cotuit Rd. Sandwich, MA
Town of Sandwich Official Website
Sandwich Emergency Management
Sandwich Fire Department Website
Operating @ 24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
Call us @ +1 (508) 888-1212
Email us @ [email protected]
Visit us @ 255 Cotuit Rd. Sandwich, MA
Town of Sandwich Official Website
Sandwich Emergency Management
Sandwich Fire Department Website
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Email the Sandwich Police Dept.
Sandwich Police Department
255 Cotuit Road
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1212
Firearms Permits - Application Process
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
The fee for the application is $100 for all firearms licenses including renewals (unless you are 70 years
of age or older in which renewals are free) and $25 for a restricted FID card for chemical sprays, FID
cards for those under the age of 18 and active or retired law enforcement Officers. (Check or money
order made payable to the Town of Sandwich). You must be fingerprinted and photographed as part of
the application process. Please do not drop the application off and leave.
The processing of applications is by appointment only. Please contact
[email protected] to schedule an appointment.
First issue application: You are required to attend a State Police certified safety course prior to
issuance of the license. Not required for current members of the US Military or Massachusetts National
Guard. Instructors and course information is available on-line or through local gun clubs. The
Sandwich Police Department does not offer the required safety course.
Renewal application affidavits: All renewal applications must be submitted with an affidavit regarding
the reporting of lost or stolen firearms since the issuance of the previous license (Last page of
application).
Types of Permits
Restricted FID: Required for individuals between the ages of 15 and 17 to carry pepper spray or
Chemical Mace only. (No safety course required and free renewal)
FID: Allows holder to carry and possess rifles and shotguns that are not large
capacity. Semi-auto rifle not more than 10 rounds. Semi-auto shotgun not more
than 5 rounds.
License to Carry: Allows holder to carry and possess large capacity rifles and shotguns and large
capacity handguns (more than 10 round capacity). This license also allows
concealed carry of firearms.
Background Checks
A criminal records check is conducted on all applicants whether it is a renewal or a first issue. The Gun
Control Act of 1998 requires rejection of applications for certain past convictions even if you have been
issued a permit before. For License to carry firearms, the Chief of Police makes the final determination
on the suitability of anyone applying.
Any further questions on the licensing process may be addressed at the Sandwich Police Department
508-888-1212 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Rev: 02/19/2021
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).