Firearms Licensing


Fees:
License to Carry (LTC) $100.00
Firearm Identification Card (FID) $100.00
Under 18 Years of Age FID Card $25.00
Current and Retired Law Enforcement $25.00
  • All licenses are valid for up to 6 years. Over 70 years of age renewal – No Cost. 

BEFORE APPLYING:

  1. New applicants must complete the required safety course prior to applying and include a copy of the certificate with their application. 
  2. Renewal applicants originally licensed in another city or town must provide a copy of the safety course certificate with application.
  3. A copy of your birth certificate, US Passport, Naturalization Papers, or Green Card must be submitted with application.

CURRENT PROCESS:

1. Apply for a Firearms License Online

  • NEW APPLICANTS: When you have completed the application via the on-line portal above, you will receive a phone call from us for an appointment time and date for an interview and fingerprints.  Fees will be collected during your appointment. 
  • RENEWAL APPLICANTS: When you have completed the application via the on-line portal above, you will need to print a copy of your four-page application, sign and date the printed copy (including the affidavit) and mail it to us along with the fee made out to the Town of Dracut.  
Mail To:
Dracut Police Department
Attention: Firearms Licensing
110 Loon Hill Road
Dracut, MA 01826


You may also drop off required paperwork and fees in the police department vestibule.  Located on the right-hand side as you walk in is a locked white mailbox which is utilized for LTC/FID applications.

2. Applications must be submitted for all new and renewal applicants.  The same application is utilized for both new and renewal applicants.

**QUESTION 4 ASKS FOR ANY ARRESTS OR COURT APPEARANCES AS A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL CASE.  IT DOES NOT MATTER THE OUTCOME, STATE, OR AGE WHEN YOU APPEARED, YOU MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE ANSWERS.**

PROCESSING:

  1. Processing of applications takes approximately 12 weeks.
  2. You will receive a phone call from us when your LTC/FID has arrived and is ready to be picked up.  

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions to Sgt. George at 978-957-2123 x2016. For additional information regarding firearms related questions and laws, or to report a change of address, please visit Firearm Services in Mass.gov