To obtain a LTC/FID Appointment please follow these instructions: 

NEW APPLICANTS
  1. Schedule an appointment for fingerprinting with the Firearms Licensing Officer: Sergeant Derrick Gemos at DGEMOS@GROTONMA.GOV.
  2. Fill out the Massachusetts FID/LTC Application on the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal
  3. Upload a copy of your approved gun safety course certificate to the portal.
  4. Bring a Check or Money Order in the amount of $100, made payable to: Town of Groton.
RENEWALS
  1. Fill out the Massachusetts FID/LTC Application on the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal
  2. Bring a Check or Money Order in the amount of $100, made payable to: Town of Groton.
***APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN DROPPED OFF

You may drop off any paperwork at the Groton Police Department between the following hours:
  • Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Before applying for your firearms license, please ensure that you meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a United States Citizen
  2. Must be a Groton resident or business owner in Groton (must provide proof)

LTC/FEE SCHEDULE 

Preferable payment method is by Check or money order made out to the "Town of Groton."

Certain crimes are automatic reasons for denial. 

If denied, your Application Fee will not be refunded.  

  • Dealer License: $100.00 
  • Gunsmith License: $100.00 (No additional fee is charged for a Gunsmith License if the person pays the fee for the dealers license) 
  • License to Sell Ammunition: $100.00 
  • Firearms Identification Card: $100.00 
  • Firearms Identification Card-under age 18: $25.00 
  • License to Carry Firearms: $100.00 
  • Machine Gun License: $100.00 
  • Resident Alien: $100.00 
  • Over 70 years of age: Renewal of FID, LTC or Machine Gun license—no fee
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