I had my "interview" today in Chelsea for my non-resident LTC for Massachusetts. It took ~2 weeks to receive the email, and my appointment time was ~2 weeks from the date of the email- NOTE YMMV. Do you have any sample letters for applying to the chief? And the rest of us don't like it. For anyone with any experience, is it pretty casual or An interrogation style grilling? You could look at taking additional training, such as our Use of Force/Home Defense/Concealed Carry course and then when you renew your license with Medford produce proof of further training. I would contact your local veterans agent in your town and they should be able to help you out with this. Hi and thanks for your help. Hi! Any information about Which towns are green versus red would be greatly appreciated. Your initial question indicated that you plead guilty. Is it possible they messed up and looked at the wrong person. I'm sorry if you felt attacked. If that DWI was a guilty conviction, then yes. Good luck. If you are denied, they do have to inform you via a letter, so dont lose hope. Hello, Other good reasons might include that you work with large sums of money or expensive equipment, you are in-and-out of high-crime areas frequently, you live in a high-crime area, etc. (idk if they normally do) Needless to say, I was denied and deemed unsuitable for items (no felonies) on my record dating back to 2010. References should be from friends or other associates. I guess my question is what do you think of my chances . They could potentially deem you unsuitable for a license and point to the charges as a reason. What if i dont have one. I have heard different things in regards to obtaining and LTC while also being in the military. It could be denied on either the local or state level. If he applies for out=of=state, then he shouldnt need to worry about the drivers license part. I am an active duty service member currently stationed in Chicopee. Hello. Did he say why you needed to wait 100 days? Arlington is widely reported to be "green" so your interview will very likely tend towards the "easy" end of the scale. You can just put down All lawful purposes as the reason for getting the license. Since you will basically be applying for a fresh license, the fact that you used to have an FID wont mean much. Depending on the result of the charge, you might be OK. Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services Hello. LTC in MA Questions | USA Carry - Concealed Carry Forum There is no additional training necessary for the renewal. I have an interview at the APD on March 11. Now in my defense, I was an ahole back then and the company I kept was not a good influence on me. The next day I was called in for fingerprinting. That likely wont have any influence on the application. If you are filling out the application, it is always best to go for the unrestricted license. Hope for 90 days. If you want to discuss this further, you should contact James Wise at james@tacdynamics.com. Rob is a Sig Sauer Master Rated Firearms Instructor and holds several other ratings from various institutions. I used to live in NH and had a license to carry there. The only information they would get would be if you made suicidal-type statements while in custody, should law enforcement been involved at the time. The OH CCW course doesnt mean anything to the licensing authorities in MA. Hello. A statement that doesnt..and shouldn't mean a thing. Hello Lyn. Thank you I have a single blemish on my record: a charge of open and gross lewdness that was reduced to Indecent Exposure (public urination at a concert) and dismissed via CWOF. Ltc Interview Questions | Glassdoor An active restraining order does disqualify someone for getting an LTC. what would be my best recourse to get the LTC ? Thank you. If the incident resulted in a guilty conviction on the OUI, you could be denied the license automatically. Its dependent upon the town as to how long things will take. For me, the interview was literally the police officer reading through the State Application, asking if you had any questions, then taking my fingerprints. The license will be considered a resident license while you are on orders. Will I need to replace my drivers license with a new address or simply use my current one with the new address written in the back? Good luck! As for a "witness" that is someone who watches you sign to verify it is your signature. The person conducting the interview said that the license would be issued within 90 days. Be sure to enter theFirst Round Academy May Giveaway ***Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm with safety***. Attaching a copy of the dismissal would be a good idea, since theyll likely ask about it when you put in your application. A very nice lady came out from behind the glass, took my paperwork and went in the back for about 5 mintues and then came back out and brought me into a room where I was photographed. Any DUI/OUI conviction after 1994 is an automatic disqualification from getting a MA LTC. Good morning. I have heard nothing. Were it not a charge involving a firearm, you might have been alright. What this means for applicants: As of now those towns are: Lowell, Weymouth, Quincy (Know of any others? Would that have any bearing on my application. 30 years ago I was very briefly married. 4 months is in the middle of the current wait times as we are seeing them, so I wouldnt say its a cause for concern yet. Hello. You dont have to have a specific reason for wanting to carry. At any rate, contact them quickly and explain the issue. THE BASIC PROCESS The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows: Decide that you want to exercise your second amendment rights for (insert personal reason here) Select a Basic Firearms Safety Course from the instructor of your choice Attend class, receive certificate Apply at your local police department #1/32. Any info or tips on Obtaining a LTC unrestricted in New Bedford MA, I do have a letter from my work stating I frequent high crime areas and carry large sums of money from work deposits. Now moving back to MA. I contacted the spd to report the burglary. I was upfront on my application, no felonies just a couple hiccups from years ago. I was arrested before in 2009 but was able to have my record sealed. and was restricted to hunting and target only. Thanks! So a misdemeanor with no jail time is not an automatic disqualification. If you have some info on that wed love to hear it! The MA Non-Resident LTC Application and Renewal Guide : r/CCW - Reddit It was a situational incident and was resolved rather quickly. I applied for LtC 5+ years ago and was denied because of my juvenile record, I got my record sealed and moved to a different town. I was interested in applying for my LTC. When i filled out the app, on the question about arrests i answered no because to the best of my knowledge i believed i was able to say no. I want to get a concealed carry so called the SPD and asked what I needed to do. Hello. The classes that we offer are either LTC-007 or LTC-017 depending on who is teaching the class as we have instructors who are certified by the MA State Police for either. But as far as we know, the surrounding areas do not require live fire. I need to know if there is any. The sergeant who entered the information for the application appreciated that, and I think it maybe made for a smoother process. Hi! Or does the course I took when I got the original ltc last forever to reapply. Some people have reported that the LO was "another gun guy" and the "interview" consisted of mutually geeking out about guns. This class will Use of Force Home Defense Concealed Carry, https://goal.org/non-resident-license-info/#:~:text=The%20procedure%20requires%20all%20applicants,them, Use of Force / Home Defense / Concealed Carry 4/30/23 9AM, Use of Force / Home Defense / Concealed Carry 5/21/23 1PM, Range Etiquette: Safety Tips and Rules to Follow at the Shooting Range. Great article. Hello, I was wondering if you have your record sealed for a felony do you have a chance at getting your LTC, thank you. Ok I applied for my ltc and I was going to go into the army and I put down that I was going to go but never went well I called my town hall and the place I went when I was going to go and they said there is no history at all on me so I never swore into the army and I made the mistake of telling the local pd and they want a letter from the military saying I never went so when I called the vets office they told me to have them call and verify that I never went so I went back to the pd and told them and they keep telling me I need paperwork that doesnt exist. They said if I want one to do the class fill the application out and have my interview just be honest and if they deny me they said to contact them right when I find out for an appeal in the 90days. It is was dismissed or continued without a finding, or not guilty then you have some wiggle room. They are in my husbands name but took the course for safety and got the LTC incase I wanted to purchase my own. If it wasnt a guilty, you have some chance, but it will be tough. In MA, a guilty conviction on a DUI is a dis-qualifier when you apply for the license. For more information, please see our Thats really up for you to decide. OP, I just got my 1st LTC in Arlington earlier this year. Yes. I never heard back from him. I have tried to explain the Stand Your Ground laws in MA and theres no understanding it. Call your local police department and see what they need you to do to set up an appointment with your licensing officer. Can they access our medical records? However, they might not have any answer for you since once it leaves there it does go up to the state and then back. At the time I couldnt afford to appeal and hire another lawyer, so in 2021 I applied again so then I can get the 90 days to appeal ! Thanks. regarding my record. I have a question. i have my license but it is restricted to just target and sportsman. If I receive a restricted LTC, does that prevent me from using a firearm for self-defense? I asked a simple question and get attacked. I held a targeting and hunting license in Springfield ma for a few years. The procedure requires all applicants to make an appointment, then appear in person on the day of the appointment at the Dept. Typical waiting times these days can range from a few weeks to a few months. Then she and I went into another room, where we were met by I believe the Sergeant on duty. That was it. Hey, guys. Theyve been really active going after departments who are refusing to process applications. Would an insurance fraud conviction disqualify me for my ltc if it has been long enough to have it sealed? If I have a good lawyer do I stand a chance at winning an appeal? of Criminal Justice in Chelsea MA. The process was straightforward. It will come up in your background check because it is a check through the criminal system. It is unlikely, however, that the local PD will approve a license to someone holding a card without restricting it and barring that person from being able to conceal carry. Welcome to NES! It really depends. You dont pass, you dont get a permit. A free community for all things Massachusetts. I recommend contacting the Comm2A organization for help finding an attorney. (Im 43 now, & havent had any problems since.) What is more likely is that they will restrict the license so you wont be able to carry it on you person daily. So if she did end up receiving her license, and went to a gun store and filled out this form answering NO to the above question, then shed be breaking federal law. In 2016 there was a home invasion in my home . I have two questions: 1 I took and completed a firearms safety course 12/2018. sure. 1. But took my LTC , and said I was danger to carry ?? Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage If thats what they are telling you that you need for an unrestricted LTC then thats what you need. Good luck! But, the smoking doesnt stop. If I had a 3rd OUI in 1993 will this disqualify me? This person #1 smokes Marijuana 24/7 365. Submit the renewal application -- located on the same form as the new LTC application -- prior to the expiration date. I had my "interview" today in Chelsea for my non-resident LTC for Massachusetts. Hello. 1 Answers. I pulled a CORI report and brought it with me to the interview, I had had a couple of (non-disqualifying) things in the early '90s, and I wanted everything to be on the table from the start. He said wait 100 days. I honest to friggin GOD hope it takes 91 days. You shouldnt need it. I just got my LTC-A without restriction in Cambridge (Red) last week. So without further ado here is my breakdown on how to get your license to carry in Massachusetts: The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows: There are over twenty different options to choose from when considering your Basic Firearms Safety Course some of which will help you get your license to carry, and others will only allow you to apply for your firearms identification card. So Id recommend you take additional training if you think it will help your cause. Just whats on my core and background check? Its something for those issuing the licenses should think about. You likely can just put All lawful purposes as the reason. Hopefully it takes less than 90. If they find that error before you correct it, they may deny you the license due to being untruthful on your application.