Resident License to Carry (LTC) Firearms
To lawfully possess a handgun, you must have a valid LTC. To read requirements and restrictions, see M.G.L. c. 140, §131. You may get an application at your local police department, or
print an application 
(18 KB). Contact your local police department for additional information.
Resident Firearms Identification (FID) Cards
To lawfully possess a rifle, shotgun, ammunition, or chemical propellant spray, you must possess a valid FID card. To read requirements and restrictions, see M.G.L. c. 140, §129B. You may get an application at your local police department
print an application
(18 KB). Contact your local police department for additional information.
Resident Aliens
Persons who are not citizens of the United States, and are residents of Massachusetts may not possess large capacity rifles, shotguns, handguns or non-large capacity handguns. These persons may only possess non-large capacity rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and chemical propellant spray. ( M.G.L. c. 140 §§131F, and 131H). For information on how to apply for an alien license to possess a rifle or shotgun, contact the Firearms Record Bureau (FRB) at (617) 660-4780.