Firearms Licensing

The fee for applications is $100.00, unless you are over 70 years of age. Application processing is free to applicants over 70 years of age. A check or money order is acceptable, made payable to TOWN OF RANDOLPH.

The following guidelines will assist you in submitting your application via US Mail:

New Applicants

• New license applicants should download the Massachusetts Resident Firearms Application located at the bottom of this page
• New applicants are required to take a Massachusetts Firearms Safety Course. Upon completion of the safety course applicants will be issued a certificate which will be required documentation for the firearms license application.
• New license applicants will be required to mail or drop off the application packet special attention to Lt. Daniel Zaiter. Lt. Zaiter will call you once he has all of the packet for fingerprinting and payment.

NOTE: There may be delays in contact due to pandemic backlog.

• A receipt of the transaction is available upon request.

Renewal Applicants

• Applicants renewing a current firearms license must submit an application and complete the Affidavit page.
• All applicants should mail their completed application form to:

Randolph Police Department
ATTN: Firearms Licensing
41 South Main St
Randolph, MA 02368

• Please be sure to include a check or money order for the licensing fee in the amount of $100 made out to the TOWN OF RANDOLPH
• A receipt of the transaction is available upon request.
• Renewal applicants will not require new fingerprints.
• Licenses will remain Active, so long as applicants renew their license BEFORE its expiration, until the new one is either approved or denied.

If you have any questions regarding firearms licensing procedures or applicable fees, please contact Lt. Daniel Zaiter at danielzaiter@randolphmapolice.com or 781-963-1212

Forms & Information

Information for the Applicant of an LTC or FID

The most common reasons for denial of an application for a License to Carry Firearms (LTC) or a Firearms Identification Card include:

1. Having a disqualifying criminal record (convictions)
2. Falsely answering any question on the application
3. Falsely answering any question to the Licensing Officer during interview
4. Omitting prior court appearances from the application as required

The Licensing Authority will access any and all records of detentions, arrests, court appearances, juvenile adjudications, and any “SEALED” records to determine the suitability of all applicants for any firearms license. After reading this form you will be asked specific questions regarding mental health history, past criminal history, and other personal background information. You must answer all questions fully and truthfully. If you fail to do so, your application will be denied.

Please note in particular that you will be asked if you have ever been arrested or “appeared in court as a defendant”. You must disclose any time you were at court as a defendant in a criminal matter, whether you were arrested or not. This includes any appearances, adult or juvenile, regardless of disposition (not guilty, continued without a finding, dismissed, etc.) no matter how long ago you appeared in court. You must also disclose any sealed records.

Having been arrested or even convicted of a crime does not necessarily prohibit you from obtaining a Firearms License; omitting this information certainly will. If you provide a false answer, or omit information from the application, your application will be denied and you may be charged with a crime (MGL c.140, sec.129B(8), 131(h)).