The Dartmouth Police Firearms Licensing Department oversees more than 4,500 Licenses To Carry (LTC) firearms.
For more information contact firearmslicensing@dartmouthpolice.gov.
Before applying for your firearms license, which is either a License to carry (LTC) or a Firearms identified card (FID), please ensure that you meet the following requirements:
- Must be a United States Citizen or provide proof of Naturalization. Resident Aliens (green card holders) can apply for an LTC or FID card through their local police departments. Individuals with any other type of immigration papers (such as student or work VISAs) can apply for a resident alien permit to possess non-large capacity rifles and shotguns through the Firearms Records Bureau.
- Must be a Tewksbury resident. You must provide proof that you are a current resident.
- Must be eligible to be issued an LTC or FID, please review to determine eligibility, General Law – Part I, Title XX, Chapter 140, Section 131 for references regarding ineligibility.
- For Firearms Identification Cards please see below to determine eligibility https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section129B
- If you are a new applicant, that you have completed your required safety course.
- The Licensing Authority may require other documentation as necessary.
Massachusetts LTC/FID (NEW licenses and RENEWALS) Application
The Massachusetts Firearms Records Bureau licensing portal is now the primary method of applying for a NEW or RENEWAL license. Use this link to create your online account with MIRCS Login | MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal. You will use this portal for all your firearms licensing needs, including applications, PIN number retrieval, receipt of submission, change of address and more. You can also attach files to your application, such as a copy of your license, copy of your safety certificate, Etc. When you submit the application through the portal, the police department is notified and will reach out to you. Someone may schedule a time for you to come in person to the station, this will be the time to pay if you wish to do so in person.
If you are applying by mail or in person, your application packet must be in a sealed envelope,
and must include the following:
- The completed application MUST INCLUDE your SSN, it is not optional, and Driver’s License Number on the application line where it requests it.
- A copy of your completed Massachusetts State Police approved firearms safety course, or Massachusetts basic hunter education course for FID NOTE: these are the only acceptable safety courses, any out of state courses or courses that do not contain the approved State Police letterhead(LTC) are not accepted. Active Duty US Military and Massachusetts National Guard Members do not need to take the Firearms Safety Course.
- A photo-copy of your Massachusetts driver’s license or other government issued ID, such as passport, Active Duty Military or dependent ID’s are accepted.
- Please provide (1)additional proof of residency, (voter registration, current utility bill, excise bill, current mail, etc)
- If renewing your license from another town you must have completed the Change of Address Notification Form prior to submitting your application. The form is available on the MIRCS Portal and at www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws/frb/firearms-forms-and-applications.html.
- If you are a business owner you can no longer apply in the town of your business, you must apply to the town you reside in, or to the Firearms Records Bureau if you are a non-resident.