For a License to Carry (LTC):

• A citizen 21 years of age or older;
• A naturalized citizen within the above age restrictions (applicant must present proof of naturalization); and
• A resident of Billerica or proprietor of a place of business in Billerica; and
• Not subject to any exclusion as listed in sections 7 and 8 of this document.

For a Firearms Identification Permit (FID):

• A citizen 18 years of age or older (ages 15 to 17 with the parent’s or guardian’s written consent); or
• A naturalized citizen within the above age restrictions (applicant must present proof of naturalization); and
• A resident of Billerica or proprietor of a place of business in Billerica; and
• Not subject to any exclusion as listed in sections 7 and 8 of this document.

• LTC Class A: Allows the holder to carry large capacity rifles, shotguns, and
  firearms (handguns). Firearms may be concealed.
  • Large capacity means any weapon that can hold the number of rounds listed below in the weapon itself and/or in a magazine which can be attached to the weapon:
  • Shotguns: Over five (5) rounds;
  • Rifles: Over ten (10) rounds; and
  • Handguns: Over ten (10) rounds.

• LTC Class B: This license has been eliminated as of August 13, 2014 per House Bill 4376. Current Class B licenses will remain valid until their expiration.

• FID Class C: Allows the holder to carry non-large capacity rifles and
  shotguns.

• FID Class D: Allows the holder to carry chemical spray only. Must be 18 years or older (or 15-17 years of age with parental consent.

• Look carefully at the expiration date on your permit. Laws have changed.
  Some permits are good for 4 years, more recent ones for 6.
• There is no grace period on LTC or FID permits issued prior to the time the 6 year expiration law took effect.
• Your new permit will be good for 6 (six) years, with a ninety (90) day grace
  period.

• The Basic Handgun Safety Course is required for all new applicants applying for
  any LTC, or a Class C FID permit.

• Proof of no record, or a copy of the applicant’s criminal history will be obtained from the Massachusetts Board of Probation by the police department.
• If you have no current LTC, FID or have never had one, and are applying for one, you will need to obtain two (2) letters of recommendation.
  • The letters must be from a responsible person stating that, in their opinion, the applicant is a fit person to be licensed to carry a firearm for personal and/or business use; and
  • The letters must contain the word “firearm”.

ANY APPLICATION MISSING ANY REQUIRED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

• Applicants for a FID are disqualified from obtaining one:
• For life, if they have been:
• Convicted of a violent crime;
• Convicted of any offense involving trafficking in weapons; or
• Convicted of any crime involving trafficking in drugs.
• For five (5) years following the termination of a sentence, parole, or probation for any:
• Conviction of a felony;
• Conviction of a misdemeanor punishable by two (2) or more
  years in a house of correction;
• Conviction of any weapons or ammunition violation;
• Conviction of any drug offense;
• Confinement to any hospital/institution for mental illness; or
• Confinement to any institution for drug addiction or habitual
  drunkenness.
• Applicants for a LTC are disqualified from obtaining one for life, if they have been:
  • Convicted of any offense which disqualifies them from
    obtaining an FID for life;
  • Convicted of any offense which disqualifies them from
    obtaining a FID for five (5) years;
•  Additional exclusions which will prevent one from obtaining
  a LTC include:
  • • Being under twenty-one (21) years of age;
    • Making untruthful statements;
    • Not being a “suitable person” as determined by the
      Chief of Police.

• A person under 21 years of age cannot obtain a License to Carry under any
  circumstances;
• A person between 15 and 17 years of age must have a parent’s written consent in order to be eligible for an FID card;
• Aliens are not eligible;
• A person currently subject to a Restraining Order is not eligible;
• A person currently subject to an outstanding Arrest Warrant is not eligible.