To obtain or renew a license to carry or firearms identification permit please call the station (413) 245-0117 or Dispatch (413) 245-7222 requesting an officer for an LTC/FID card issue or renewal Mondays between 4pm & 8pm or Tuesday through Saturday between 1pm & 8pm.
You must submit the following for your Firearms License:
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Proof of attendance at an approved gun safety course sanctioned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
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Check or money order ONLY in the sum of $100.00 made payable to the town of Holland. |
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When you have submitted the proof of attendance and payment, we will start a background investigation. You will be fingerprinted and your prints will be sent to the MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE AFIS computer. When we receive approval from the MSP, a local, state and nationwide criminal history check will be completed. Also, a background check will be made with the STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH to ensure a clear record. This process is mandated by Massachusetts Law and no exceptions will be made.
When all the above checks have been made and there are not disqualifiers on your record, the Chief of Police will issue your Firearms Identification (FID) or License to Carry (LTC) permit.
Please be advised that the new firearms law does have automatic disqualifiers. The Chief of Police does not have discretion in these matters. The law delineates the specific charges in which and FID or LTC permit cannot be issued.
The entire process takes about sixty(60) days to complete but depends on the amount of requests submitted. If you are renewing a license, DO NOT let the license expire. The ninety (90) day grace period was not included in the new laws.
As of September 13, 2004 LTC's are issued for 6 years.
For more information about Massachusetts firearms registration and laws click the link below.
For an LTC/FID change of address notification form click the link below.
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