Firearms Licensing
Firearms Licensing
RESIDENTS ONLY
ALL NEW APPLICANTS NEED A MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFIED FIREARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATE BEFORE APPLYING
Instructions for applying or renewing your LTC/FID
If you are renewing your current or expired LTC/FID complete sign and date the full 4-page application and include the appropriate fee. Applications can be dropped off in the box outside of the station or in the lobby during open business hours. Applications will be processed using a current photo from the RMV and new LTC/FID card will be mailed to you after we receive it. The process takes 10-12 weeks.
If you are a new applicant complete, sign and date the first 3 pages of the application and include a copy of your Basic Firearms Safety Certificate and the appropriate fee. Applications can be dropped off in the box outside of the station or in the lobby during open business hours. Once your application has been processed, we will use a current photo from the RMV. We will contact you to come in for fingerprints which are scheduled once a month on a Saturday morning.
Any FID applicants under the age of 18 need to also include a signed letter from parent giving permission to obtain FID.
Current fee schedule is as follows:
Check or Money Order-Made payable to- THE TOWN OF LEICESTER
New or Renewal LTC/FID-$100
FID under the age of 18-$25
Renewal over the age of 70-NO FEE
Any questions can be directed to Sgt. Michael Fontaine @ 508-892-7010 X2013 or you can leave a message on the LPD’s firearms voicemail @ 508-892-7010 option 4. Any messages regarding fingerprints can de directed to Ann Marie Parkinson @ 508-892-7010 x2090.
ANY INCOMPLETE/INCORRECT APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED
Fee schedule found here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-firearms-license
To print and fill out an application, visit the Firearms Forms page.
Firearms Safety Class Applications
Use this link to apply for Home Firearms Safety Course