Effective 06/22/2007, HPD is now requiring pre-registration for the Firearms Safety Class in order to ensure an application appointment during the same month. More information on pre-registration.
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HPD recommends that all qualified applicants apply for a Class A License to Carry rather than a Class B LTC or an FID card. If you are issued a lesser license and then wish to own a handgun in the future, you would need to reapply for the Class A including an additional $100 fee.
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We no longer accept applications and licensing fees at our classes. Only the payment of the class fee ($30) is collected when you attend the class. Cash or check, no credit cards.
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Applications are accepted by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled once a month, during day and evening hours, usually the week after class. Guaranteed only for class pre-registrants and Class D (no class required) applicants. More information about appointments.
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All new applicants for all classes of LTC/FID must have 10-print fingerprint card completed at their application appointment. There is an additional $10 print fee for all new applicants. Alternatively, you may bring a 10-print card completed at another Massachusetts police department.
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Chemical propellant-only (Class D FID) applicants do not need to take a class, but must make an appointment to submit their application. Call on the Monday or Tuesday before a class to make one.
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Expect 8 weeks or more to process your application through the state. Plan accordingly. The fall season is particulary busy for the FRB, so don't wait until September to apply or renew for hunting season. HPD highly recommends taking the class at least 3 months before your permit is due to expire.
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The new LTCs and FIDs are good for 6 years before requiring renewal. If you are renewing an FID card or a LTC, you must use your old card until it expires. Your new card is not valid until the old one expires.
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All applications are subject to a background check and the approval of the Chief of Police.
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If you are from out-of-state or are planning to travel out-of-state, check the laws of your state of residence, Massachusetts, and all states or countries you will travel through before transporting and/or using firearms interstate or out of the country. Laws vary widely, so know them before you travel! We are providing a link to the Wikipedia website for your convenience, but the Holden Police Department cannot vouch for the reliability of outside websites and will not be held responsible for their accuracy .
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License or permit holders must register all changes of address with both their old and new home towns by completing a Change of Address form and returning it to both Chiefs of Police within 30 days of moving.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Print or pick up an Application Form (click here or pick up at any local police dept.)
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Print or pick up an HPD Checklist (click here or pick up at the Holden Police station)
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Fill out the application completely. Use the HPD Checklist as a guide.
New Class A or B applicants only: 2 letters of reference
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New applicants only (Class A,B,C, and D): Full fingerprint card if completed (or we can do it electronically at your appointment).
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Bring everything to your appointment. Expect to spend at least 30 minutes at the station.
APPOINTMENTS
A Message from Chief Sherrill:
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by holding our classes at the Light Department and then asking you to come to the Police Station for your appointment. Due to a lack of meeting space at our current station, we are forced to hold our classes in the facility of another town department.
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Applications are accepted by appointment only. We do not have the resources to accomodate walk-ins.
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Appointments are held monthly during day, evening, and (when possible) weekend hours.
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Appointment sign-up sheets are available at our Firearms Safety Classes for pre-registered Holden applicants.
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You must take the class prior to signing up for an appointment.
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Class D applicants: Call the station at 508-829-4444 on the Monday or Tuesday prior to a class date to schedule your appointment.
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Use our Checklist to make sure you have everything.
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Expect to spend 30 minutes at your appointment.
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New applicants only: Full fingerprints are required and may be done ahead of time at another Massachusetts police department and brought with you. Or they can be electronically done at your appointment for a $10 fee.
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Do not bring your own photographs. We are required to use the State webcam. No extra fee for photos.
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Please don't wear red. Your face will turn green (just in the photo, not permanently).
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If you can't come, call us at 508-829-4444 as soon as you know. We are usually completely booked and can fill your slot with someone else. No-shows may be required reschedule during the following month or later.
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Bring everything with you, or you may be required to forfeit your appointment and have to return in a subsequent month.
If your application has been denied, file this form to ask the State for reconsideration.
NON-HOLDEN RESIDENT INFORMATION
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Massachusetts residents from towns other than Holden may take our Firearms Safety Class to qualify for a License to Carry or Firearms ID Card, but the license or card must be issued by their town of residence.
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Non-Holden residents may walk-in to our class, but admission is not guaranteed. Pre-registration for class is available to Holden residents only.
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Non-Holden residents pay for the class only ($30.00). Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued which is then turned into the town of residence along with the application and other fees.
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Because all permits must be issued by the town of residence, Chemical-Propellant only permits are not available to non-Holden residents.
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Before transporting and/or using firearms in Massachusetts, interstate or out of the country, it is your responsiblity to check and understand the laws of your state of residence, Massachusetts, and all other states or countries you will travel through. We are providing a link to the Wikipedia website for your convenience, but the Holden Police Department cannot vouch for the reliability of outside websites and will not be held responsible for their accuracy .
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Johannah Adams
Holden Police Department
