Contacts
Firearms Records Bureau
The Details of Appeal a firearms license denial
What you need for Appeal a firearms license denial
District Court
If your firearms license application was denied for any reason, including suitability, you can appeal the denial at the district court that has jurisdiction over your police department. The appeal must be submitted within 90 days of the denial.
Firearm Licensing Review Board
If your firearms license application was denied because you were convicted of a misdemeanor punishable by two and one half years, you can petition the Firearm Licensing Review Board.
You can not submit a petition if your license application was denied for suitability or if your misdemeanor conviction was:
- An assault and battery on a household member
- A crime involving firearms or ammunition
- A crime involving drugs
To petition, you must submit:
- A notarized petition
- Payment of fee (bank check or money order)
- The LTC or FID card application that was denied
- A written statement
- The police report that is relevant to the disqualifying conviction
- Court records that are relevant to the disqualifying conviction
Additionally, you may provide:
- A police chief or licensing officer recommendation
- Letters of recommendation
- Any additional police reports or court records
- Witness list, if any
Fees for Appeal a firearms license denial
Name | Fee | Unit |
---|---|---|
Firearm Licensing Review Board Petition | $100 | each |
How to request Appeal a firearms license denial
Mail to:
Firearm Licensing Review Board
Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
200 Arlington St., Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150