Massachusetts

Massachusetts Concealed Carry Law

Despite strict gun control laws, Massachusetts does issue carry permit/licenses to both residents and non-residents. However, Massachusetts does NOT honor carry permit/licenses from any other state. Massachusetts does NOT recognized the Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License as a legal way to conealed carry in their state.

However, by getting the State of Virginia’s Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you can INCREASE the number of states you CAN carry in.

Can I Apply For A Massachusetts Carry Permit/License As A Non-Resident Of Massachusetts?

Non-residents can apply for their Massachusetts carry permit/license through the Firearms Records Bureau. You will need to apply in person at their Chelsea office. Contact the Firearms Records Bureau for specific application instructions.

Does This Course Qualify Me To Obtain A Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License?

Yes. You will NOT be applying for your permit in the state you reside.  This is for you to obtain a Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License which is accepted in many states as a valid concealed carry permit, but NOT in Massachusetts.  This is good for recoprocity to other states only for Massachusetts residents and non-residents.

Can I Open Carry In Massachusetts?

There is no statute expressly prohibiting a permit/license holder from carrying openly, but it is not recommended.

How Long Is The Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License Good For?

Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License are valid for 5 years.  We suggest you apply at least 90 days before the expiration of your permit to be sure you have plenty of time to submit it to the Virginia State Police to be renewed to allow enough time for you to get your new permit before the old one expires.

How to apply for your Virginia Non-Resident Permit:
To apply for your VA non-resident Permit visit: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_NonresidentConcealed.shtm

You can also go to www.vsp.state.va.us and on the left side of the page click the link for “firearms/concealed handguns” and then click on “Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits” link.

This will bring you to a page that details the application process. You can begin the application process immediately by downloading their checklist of all the documents that need to be prepared to make your application.

This webpage will give you everything you need to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

To obtain your Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you will need to submit an additional $100 made payable to the Virginia Police.

This class/training is only valid for one year before you apply for your permit.  If you do not apply within one year, your training will not be valid and you will have to retake training per state law.

How Do I Apply For My Massachusetts Concealed Carry Permit/License?

Massachusetts residents can apply for their carry permit/license with their local police department. Contact your local police department for specific application instructions.

Gun Owners’ Action League

The Gun Owners’ Action League works for legislation, training, and information to preserve gun rights in Massachusetts.

http://www.goal.org/#

Commonwealth Second Amendment

Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A) is “dedicated to a better understanding of rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment.”

http://www.comm2a.org/