New Applicants for License to Carry Class A (LTC) and Firearm Identification Card (FID) (By Appointment Only)
- Complete a Firearms Safety Course by a Certified Safety Instructor
- Contact Dispatch (508)-674-8464 to have your name placed on a New Applicant List
- Completely fill out application
- After a Firearms Licensing Officer has called you, bring in the Application to the front desk
- You will need:
- A check or money order made out to “TOWN OF SWANSEA” (See “License Fee” list)
- Copy of your safety certificate
- Completed application.
- You will be contacted to schedule an appointment for fingerprints once your application has
been submitted and processed.
Renewal Applicants
- DO NOT APPLY FOR RENEWAL UNTIL YOU ARE 3 MONTHS AWAY FROM EXPIRATION
- Fill out our application form completely
- You will need:
- Completed application
- Check or money order made out to “TOWN OF SWANSEA” to the front desk Dispatcher.
- Please include an email on the application to have a receipt emailed to you advising you we have started the process.
- No appointment is needed to drop off a renewal application.
Applications
Applicants are urged to carefully consider Question (4) found on page 2 of the application.
The question refers to any criminal charges brought forth against you, in any court of law, regardless of the outcome, age of the charge, or your age at the time of the offense. If you appeared in court as a defendant and the charges brought against you were filed, dismissed, CWOF (continued without a finding), sealed, guilty, not guilty, etc., you must answer “ ” to the question and provide as much detail as possible. It is your responsibility to inform the licensing authority.
The key word is APPEARED, not necessarily arrested.
You do not have to list non-criminal traffic offenses.
Having been arrested and convicted of a crime does not necessarily prohibit you from getting a LTC or FID. You can be denied for not answering the question correctly.
Understand this applies for all applications. You must disclose all appearances in court for criminal offenses on renewals even if you have disclosed on prior applications. IT IS NOT ONLY NEW APPEARANCES.
Be advised that if your application is not completed truthfully or accurately, your LTC or FID request can be automatically denied.
License Fee
| Type of License | Cost | Fee Exception/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FID under 18 years old | $25 | No Exeptions |
| LTC (New or Rewnal) | $100 | No Fee for Rewnewal 70 years and older |
| FID (New or Renewal) | $100 | No Fee for Renewal 70 years old and older |
| LTC or FID (Law Enforcement Officer) | $25 | No Exceptions |
Lost Firearms PIN
- Contact the Firearms PIN and License Status Hotline at (617) 660-4722, available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LINKS
Apply for or renew a firearms license | Mass.gov
Report an address or name change for your firearms license | Mass.gov
Obtain your firearms license PIN | Mass.gov
Record a private firearms sale or transfer | Mass.gov
Firearms License Frequently Asked Questions | Mass.gov
Check the status of your firearms license application | Mass.gov
Any questions regarding firearm licensing should be directed to:
Sgt. Keith Chomka (508)-674-8464 Ext. 143 Sgt. Eric Thibault (508)-674-8464 Ext. 144
