How to obtain your firearms license

  1. Determine the requirements of the law enforcement agency (Police Dept.) in the town where you live. Check the  town/city website.

    In Weymouth go to: https://www.weymouth.ma.us/licensing-bureau/pages/weymouth-license-to-carry-firearms-packet

  2. The following is a list of things you may need to complete the application depending on the requirements of your town law enforcement agency. For any questions, please contact your town’s licensing officer.
    -Birth certificate
    -Personal statement
    -Letters of recommendation
    -Certificate of completion of a firearms safety course certified by Mass State Police and taught by
    Mass State Police certified instructor. (Required)
  3. Charlie Maligno (Training Coordinator) at (781) 799-8447 or email: lawman4414@comcast.net to sign up for the required certified firearms safety course for LTC (License to Carry).  Weymouth sportsmen’s club has many NRA/MA State Police certified instructors.

     

  4. After completing the steps above, set up an appointment with the licensing officer in your town.
    Once your application has been submitted, allow several weeks to receive your LTC License