Firearms Licensing Information

All Licenses Done By Appointment Only!
  • NEW LTC Applicants Only:
    You must have completed a basic firearms safety course taught by a State Certified Instructor. Certificate copy must accompany application.

     
  • NEW FID Applicants:
    You must have completed a basic firearms safety course taught by a State Certified Instructor or a Hunters Safety Education Course. Certificate copy must accompany application.

     
  • All Applicants & Renewals:
    • A $100.00 bank check or money order made payable to the City of Waltham. No cash or personal checks will be accepted.
    • A copy of Massachusetts driver’s license - must have a Waltham address.
    • Renewals must also enclose a copy (front & back) of current LTC/FID card.
    • LTC/FID renewal for applicants 70 years of age or older are free.

All completed applications must be returned to the Waltham Police Department – Community Services Division, Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm (Wednesdays until 7:00pm). Please leave a cell phone and/or email address on form. After reviewing the application, you will be contacted by Firearms Licensing Officer, Officer Michael Palmer (781-314-3529).

For more information on Firearms Licenses Applications, Firearms Sales and Transfers, Appealing a Firearms License Denial, Approved Firearms Rosters, and Firearms Law for the Commonwealth CLICK HERE