Firearms License Application
Firearms Change of Address/Name
Firearms Licensing Instructions
General | Disqualifications | Storage | Transporting | Non-Residents and Aliens
General
LTC applicants must be 21 years old at the time of application. FID applicants must be 18 years old or 15 years old with a letter from parent granting permission to apply.
NEW APPLICANTS:
- A complete resident firearms license application
- Cash, check or money order for $100 made payable to “Town of Hull”.
- Proof of residency or Hull business owner such as a tax bill or utility bill.
- Copy of SAFETY or HUNTERS certificate for license type requested.
- A form of photo identification.
- Copy of DD-214 if ever in military showing discharge status.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS:
- A complete resident firearms license application
- Cash, check or money order for $100 made payable to “Town of Hull”. (Age 70 and over is FREE for renewals only.)
- Current firearms license.
- A form of photo identification.
- If your current LTC or FID was not issued from the Hull Police, you must prove Hull residency such as utility bill or tax bill.
*** Application Question #4 ***
Question #4: Have you ever been arrested or appeared in court as a defendant for any criminal offense?
Key word, APPEARED, not necessarily arrested. You do not have to list non-criminal traffic offenses.
Having been arrested and convicted of a crime does not necessarily prohibit you from getting an LTC or FID. You CAN be DENIED for not answering the question correctly.
Understand that “ever appeared” includes all adult and juvenile appearances. It does not matter if you were found not guilty or if the charges were dismissed or continued without a finding, you MUST list it on your application. If you do not answer truthfully we can take the necessary action to deny the application. You must tell us tell us if you have a “sealed” record, but you do not have to disclose what the offense was. We will receive notification of any “sealed record” disqualifiers, from the State.
We will not accept “I forgot” or “They told me my court appearances would not show up”, or “that was so long ago”.
Make any changes necessary. Remember, you are signing under the penalties of perjury and you can be denied a license for failing to answer correctly. As a result you could face court prosecution for perjury.
When you have ALL the required documents listed above, call the police department and schedule an interview 781-925-1214. All applicants whether new or renewing MUST meet with a firearms licensing official and cannot simply “drop off” paperwork at the front desk. A new license interview takes about an hour including fingerprints and renewals take about 15 minutes and do not require fingerprints or references.
Disqualifications
Under M.G.L., Chapter. 140, s. 131 an individual is disqualified from carrying a firearm if the person: has been convicted (or adjudicated delinquent as a youthful offender) of a felony, a misdemeanor punishable by more than two years imprisonment, a violent crime, or a weapon or drug offense
- has been confined to a hospital or institution for mental illness, unless he has an affidavit from a physician stating he is not disabled by such illness in a manner that prevents him from possessing a firearm
- has been under treatment for or confinement for drug addiction or habitual drunkenness, unless deemed cured by a physician
- is subject to an outstanding arrest warrant
- is subject to a suspension or surrender order or a protection order issued pursuant to MGL. c.209A.
- is a minor under the age of (18) eighteen
- is an alien
- is not found to be a suitable person by the licensing authority.
Note: OUI Conviction disqualifier for LTC – May 27, 1994
OUI Conviction Automatic Disqualifier for License to Carry Firearm
The new 1999 Firearms Law now automatically disqualifies anyone from obtaining a license to carry (LTC) a firearm on the basis of a misdemeanor conviction which carries a penalty of more than two years. Therefore, anyone convicted of OUI will fall into this category. See C140§131. However, OUI only became a 2 1/2 year misdemeanor effective May 27, 1994. Prior to that it was only a 2 year misdemeanor. Therefore, anyone convicted of OUI prior to that date will not automatically be disqualified.
In order to be eligible to receive a new or to renew a LTC, an applicant must be deemed by the Chief of Police to be a suitable person. The Chief considers factors such as the applicant’s reputation in the community, his/her involvement in criminal activities that did not lead to an arrest or conviction, association with known criminals, etc. In addition, the following statutory restrictions affect an applicant’s suitability.
Applicant was convicted or adjudicated as a youthful offender anywhere for:
- Commission of a felony or misdemeanor with a sentence greater than two years
- Commission of a violent crime
- Violation of any firearms law punishable by imprisonment
- Violation of any narcotics law
In addition to the above, Federal Law (CH. 44 Title 18 U.S.C. 922 & the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1997) also adds the following disqualifiers:
- you have been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions
- you, having been a citizen of the United States, have renounced your citizenship
- you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
- you are a fugitive from justice
Storage
All handguns, rifles and shotguns must be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device. Such weapon shall not be deemed stored or kept if carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user. Primitive firearms are exempt from this storage requirement.
Transporting
CLASS “A” LTC: Allows the holder to transport a loaded or unloaded handgun on his person or in a motor vehicle if the handgun is under their direct control. Handgun does not have to be in a locked case or container.
LARGE-CAPACITY RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS: No person possessing a large-capacity rifle or shotgun under a Class “A” or Class “B” permit shall possess said rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle unless unloaded and contained within a locked trunk or in a locked case or other secure container.
NOTE: All rifles and shotguns must be unloaded when in or on a motor vehicle, but only large-capacity rifles and shotguns are subject to the storage requirement. This also applies to Muzzleloading or other Black Powder arms.
Non-Residents and Aliens
Non-Residents:
May possess and carry non-large capacity rifles and shotguns for hunting as long as they have a valid non-resident hunting license and are legally authorized to possess and carry same in their state of origin.
All shotguns and rifles must be unloaded and encased. For handguns and large capacity rifles and shotguns, contact the Department of Public Safety.
Aliens:
Permit required to possess/carry handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Apply with the Department of Public Safety.
