Dalton Massachusetts Police Department

Application Renewals take about 20 minutes to process. This includes the application, fingerprint and photograph. The Dalton Police Department currently is using the new MICRS system in order to process firearms. Firearm permits, both FID & LTC, are taking about 6 – 8 weeks for approval and issuance. We request that you come in to renewal 6 - 8 weeks prior to your expiration date (your birthday).

Types of Permits and Cost:

Firearms Identification card $ 100.00 License to Carry $ 100.00 Firearms Identification Card – Chemical $ 25.00 Dealer License (including Gunsmiths) $ 100.00 License to sell Ammunition $ 100.00
Important Firearms Licensing Information On July 23, 1998, Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1998 (effective October 21, 1998) was enacted. The statute made significant changes to the existing firearms laws in Massachusetts . According to the Governor, "The Act strengthens the goal of the state’s firearms control legislation to limit access to deadly weapons by irresponsible people and to prevent the temptation and the ability to use firearms to inflict harm, whether negligently or intentionally, on oneself or another." The Dalton Police Department strongly recommends everyone who either (a) has a license to carry a firearm or (b) is applying for a license to carry a firearm read Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1998 carefully. Approved Firearms Roster: Frequentely Asked Questions: Change of Address Notification Form:

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