Firearms
Firearms Licensing Instructions and Application for LTC/FID
New Firearms Applicants who are applying for a License to Carry or Firearms Identification Card are required to provide the following documentation:
1. Completed Application (Must be the current LTC-FID Application revised May 2015)
2. Copy of Safety Course Certificate
LTC – Handgun Safety Course OR Massachusetts Hunter Safety Course
FID – Handgun Safety Course OR Massachusetts Hunter Safety Course
(Active military and members of the National Guard may provide documentation in lieu of safety course.)
3. PROOF OF CHELMSFORD RESIDENCY: Government issued ID (drivers license, government issued ID)
4. A CHECK FOR $100 PAYABLE TO “THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD”
* You will then be contacted by phone to schedule a time to come in for fingerprinting
(Expect delays).
Renewal Applicants please turn in the following:
1. Completed Application (Must be the current LTC-FID Application revised May 2015) ALL PAGES must be filled out.
2. PROOF OF CHELMSFORD RESIDENCY: Government issued ID (drivers license, government issued ID)
3. A CHECK PAYABLE TO “THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD” The payment schedule for renewals is as follows:
License to Carry Firearms: $100
Firearms Identification Card: $100
Current or retired Law Enforcement: $25
(No fee for renewal applicants age 70 or older)
* Renewals are being processed by mail. On rare occasions, new finger printing needs to be done. If this is required, you will be contacted by phone to schedule a time to come in for processing.
Thank you for your attention,
Firearms Licensing (978)256-2521 Ext 2