Here are some links to resources related to firearms ownership:
Approved MA gun safety courses
This link provides a listing of courses approved by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140 for a LTC and a FID in Massachusetts.
This provides a link to some of the basic gun laws in Massachusetts. To see the entire law click here.
Order a copy of the M.G.L. Chapter 140* and 269, Gun Law Section from the MA State Bookstore.
If you're traveling to another state, you can also check about the laws here: usacarry.org
Additional Training
Here are some options to consider:
SigSauer Academy in Epping, NH
Smith & Wesson in Springfield, MA
Guns and supplies
Here are some local dealers:
Firearms forms and applications
This link provides links to the Change of Address form and the LTC and FID Application.
This link gives you an idea of what states will honor your MA LTC. It also provides the gun laws for other states and where to apply for non-resident licenses.
Additional firearms references
Massachusetts Gun Owners Action League is a valuable resource:
If there is anything you’re looking for related to firearms, you’ll probably find it here:
The NRA is offering a membership special:
If you are applying in Arlington, this is a link to the Arlington Police Application Packet.
This is a link to the Massachusetts Firearm User's Manual if you wish to purchase a copy.