C. 140, § 131 License to carry firearms/ (Firearms License).
The issuance and possession of a license to carry firearms shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
Entitlement – what may be possessed or owned with an LTC/ Gun license
(a) A license shall entitle a holder thereof of a license to purchase, rent, lease, borrow, possess and carry firearms, including large capacity firearms and ammunition therefor. The license shall not entitle a holder thereof to transfer, possess or carry large capacity feeding devices or assault-style firearms unless such transfer, possession or carry is permitted under section 131M.
Basic Firearms Safety Course requirement
(b) No license shall be issued under this section unless the applicant submits with their application a basic firearms safety certificate meeting the requirements of section 131P.
Allows everything an FID allows
(c) A license to carry firearms shall be valid to own, possess, purchase and transfer rifles and shotguns that are not large capacity or semi-automatic, consistent with the entitlements conferred by a firearm identification card issued under section 129B.
Eligibility to apply for an LTC/ Firearms License
(d) A lawful resident 21 years of age or older residing within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority or any law enforcement officer employed by the licensing authority or any person residing in an area of exclusive federal jurisdiction located within a city or town may submit to the licensing authority an application for a license to carry firearms, or renewal of the same, which the licensing authority shall issue as provided to section 121F only if it appears that the applicant is neither a prohibited person nor determined to be unsuitable to be issued a license as set forth in said section 121F, provided that upon an initial application for a license to carry firearms/Firearms License, the licensing authority shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant.
Expiration
(e) A license to carry firearms/ Gun License shall be valid, unless revoked or suspended, for a period of not more than 6 years from the date of issue and shall expire on the anniversary of the licensee’s date of birth occurring not less than 5 years nor more than 6 years from the date of issue. Any license issued to an applicant born on February 29 shall expire on March 1.
Chief Ron C. Glidden Law Enforcement Guide to Firearms Law, Glidden Training & Consulting, LLC
