A firearms license is required to possess or carry firearms in Massachusetts.
- This page, Apply for or renew a dealer, club ammunition, or gunsmith license, is offered by
- Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
- Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Apply for or renew a dealer, club ammunition, or gunsmith license
The Details
What you need
To renew or apply for a license:
To sell firearms, ammunition, or to be a gunsmith you must apply for a license. Applications must be submitted to the police department where your shop or club is located.
You can now apply Online via the MIRCS Unified Gun Portal.
To apply, you will need to submit:
- A completed license to sell firearms application
- The required application fee
- Complete the Firearms Dealer Online Training course
- A form of identification
- Additional documentation as required by your local licensing authority
Fees
* Gunsmith license has no fee if applicant has a license to sell, rent, or lease firearms.
** License to sell ammunition is only available to gun clubs or ranges.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| License to sell firearms and ammunition | $100 | each |
| Gunsmith license | $100 | each |
| Club license to sell ammunition | $100 | each |
How to apply
For dealer, ammunition, and gunsmith license new and renewal applications:
You can now apply Online via the MIRCS Unified Gun Portal. If you apply online, contact your licensing authority to arrange payment.
For dealer, ammunition, and gunsmith license new and renewal applications:
Your complete application package, including fee, may be brought to your local licesing authority. Contact your local firearms licensing officer for additional information prior to submitting your application.
A PDF version of the license application is available at Dealer License Application.
Next steps
Processing
Processing of new and renewal applications includes a state and federal background check, a fingerprint based background check, and a check with the Department of Mental Health
You will be ocntacted by your local licensing authority when your license or renewal has been processed and is available for pickup.
If you submitted an application through the MIRCS Unified Portal, you can check the status of your application in your account.
Contact
Address
200 Arlington St., Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150
Online
Fax
Fax
(617) 884-4601