Posted: 7/10/2008 9:11:22 AM EDT
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Hi. My GF is moving in the fall to work on a graduate degree in Massachusetts. She will be parking just off campus in a secure garage. She has her carry permit now in North Carolina, and would like to get her MA carry permit. I've told her that the state is, in my opinion, ridiculous with their gun laws but that I would do my best to help her in the discovery process. she has a friend that works for a city in MA who has her permit, so she's convinced it is possible to get a permit. So, to cut to the chase, if you live in MA and have your carry permit, I would be thankful for any help you can give me in this process. |
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It really depends on your town. Head over to NortheastShooters and check out their threads on it. This one.. and especially THIS one. |
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If she moves to MA to go to college almost No cities/towns will issue a Resident LTC to her! [They have full discretion and most have been "instructed" to reject college students as Non-Residents.] She will likely have to apply for a NR LTC, thru FRB at $100/year (residents get it for $100/6 years). In the past it has generally been easier to get a NR LTC than a Resident LTC, but I've seen at least one report that implies that a new administration is rejecting applicants for the NR LTC. www.northeastshooters.com MA gun laws section has a ton of good info. Here's some more: www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Firearms+Registration+%26+Laws&L2=Firearms+Support+Services&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent&f=chsb_frb_faqs&csid=Eeops
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Maybe. She'll have to convert over her DL, voter reg, car reg/insurance, etc. before most chiefs will consider her a "resident". Also, I should note that in some cities/towns she will NOT get a carry permit, even if she meets all the criteria. Refer to NortheastShooters.com for details. She needs to be very careful where she moves to, as that will make all the difference in the world. Be aware that MGLs make it a crime to possess any firearm/weapon/ammo/OC/Mace on college property. [The law provides for an exception with a "permission slip" from the college president/designee, but I've never known of anyone to succeed in getting one . . . I even tried once and I was friendly with said college president and the chief of campus police . . . no go.] Good luck. |
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She will not be likely to get an LTC within Boston city limits - or Quincy. Highly unlikely. Other towns are sometimes better about issuing. FWIW - a non-resident permit is easier to get because it's issued by the state police , not a chief that may or may not issue. It's valid for one year and is $100.00 But why would she need one with MA's strict gun laws there should clearly be no violence to defend herself from.  If she's a student I'm not sure if she's required to change her residency - and I wouldn't if not needed. Usually I urge people here to stay away from MA in general - but will resist that for now......... -JC -JC |