Firearms / License to Carry (LTC)

ALL NEW LTC/FID APPLICANTS MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BELOW
Renewal Applicants Do Not Need an Appointment

Renewal Applicants Please Do Not Submit Your Application Prior to 3 Months Before Expiration

New and Renewal Applications Must Be Submitted Through the MyMass.gov portal 

MyMASS.gov

Online Payment Link is at the Bottom of the Page, or You May Drop a Paper Check at the Police Station, Made Out to The Town of Franklin

Please follow all instructions on the MA Firearms Website for submission of applications online. Any missing information, including non-payment to our agency, will result in the delayed processing of your FID or LTC. If you are turning 70 YOA on the expiration of your current LTC, there is no fee. 

Please note, all new applicants must make an appointment for an interview and fingerprints with Lieutenant Reilly.  There is no separate fingerprint appointment or fee required.

Request an appointment to process your NEW FID or LTC application.


A license to carry firearms or a Massachusetts FID card will be issued for all lawful purposes.

A license to possess a machine gun will be issued only to a Massachusetts-certified firearms instructor or a bona fide collector.

All MA Driver's License or ID Holders

Before applying for your LTC in the Town of Franklin, you must have a Franklin, MA address on your Massachusetts driver's license or ID. It must be changed on the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website before you renew from a different town or apply as a new resident. 

Out-of-state move-in, please provide documentation of proof of residency

Any Change of Address, Name, or to Register Firearms Must Be Done on Your MyMASS.gov Portal. 

If you are not able to access the portal for some reason, you may apply in person. You will need to download and complete: 
Firearms Record Bureau application (PDF). 

  • A copy of your driver's license or identification (all applicants)
  • A paper check or money order for $100, made out to the Town of Franklin, or an online payment  once you get to the payment page; you have to type in Franklin Police Department to get the firearms payment link to come up
  • A copy of your safety certificate (new licenses only)
  • If applicable, a copy of your Green Card or Naturalization Certificate

Safety Certificates

All first-time License to Carry Firearms applicants must provide certification that the applicant completed a Basic Firearms Safety Course by a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Basic Firearms Course Instructor, Hunter Education, or Firearms Safety Course given by the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. The Franklin Police Department only accepts approved Safety Course certificates.  

As of April 4, 2026, Live Fire included on the certificate will be required for all new applicants and any renewals that were processed after August 2024.

All active military or Massachusetts National Guard members are exempt from this requirement with the submission of a DD Form 2586.

Firearms Safety Training Programs

These contacts are for informational purposes only. The Franklin Police Department does not endorse or recommend any specific company/vendor.

  • Franklin Rod and Gun Club, Inc.
    Phone: 508-528-2573
  • Scott Haviland FreedomWorks Firearms Training
    Phone: 774-217-1676
  • Michael H. Bernier, Franklin, MA
    Phone: 401-954-2181
  • Tactical Dynamics
    Phone: 855-276-5730
    Tactical Dynamics Website

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Fees & Payment

The application fee is $100 for all new issues and renewals. Your fee is non-refundable.
There is no charge for renewals if you are turning or over 70 years old.

Payments may be made:

  • In person by check or money order, made out to the Town of Franklin - no cash 
  • Online via ACH or credit card
  • Once you get to the payment page; you have to type in Franklin Police Department to get the firearms payment link to come up