This page is posted to help those persons interested in obtaining a firearms identification card (FID) or license to carry (LTC).
Anyone interested in obtaining an LTC or FID should complete an application for Firearms License.
Applicants should be advised that the application must include payment. The Police Department will accept money orders and personal checks (Payable to “Town of Billerica”). Those residents wishing to pay with cash will be directed to the Treasurer’s Office at Town Hall between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Fridays.
Please read the information carefully, for there have been numerous changes in the law relative to the possession and use of firearms, rifles, and shotguns since 1998. Also, the Billerica Police Department has made several procedural changes to accommodate the computerized processing of applications as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Application Requirements
For a License to Carry (LTC):
- A citizen 21 years of age or older;
- A naturalized citizen within the above age restrictions (applicant must present proof of naturalization); and
- A resident of Billerica or proprietor of a place of business in Billerica; and
- Not subject to any exclusion as listed in sections 7 and 8 of this document.
For a Firearms Identification Permit (FID):
- A citizen 18 years of age or older (ages 15 to 17 with the parent’s or guardian’s written consent); or
- A naturalized citizen within the above age restrictions (applicant must present proof of naturalization); and
- A resident of Billerica or proprietor of a place of business in Billerica; and
- Not subject to any exclusion as listed in sections 7 and 8 of this document.
Available Permits
LTC Class A: Allows the holder to carry large capacity rifles, shotguns, and
firearms (handguns). Firearms may be concealed.
- Large capacity means any weapon that can hold the number of rounds listed below in the weapon itself and/or in a magazine which can be attached to the weapon:
- Shotguns: Over five (5) rounds;
- Rifles: Over ten (10) rounds; and
- Handguns: Over ten (10) rounds.
LTC Class B: This license has been eliminated as of August 13, 2014 per House Bill 4376. Current Class B licenses will remain valid until their expiration.
FID Class C: Allows the holder to carry non-large capacity rifles and
shotguns.
FID Class D: Allows the holder to carry chemical spray only. Must be 18 years or older (or 15-17 years of age with parental consent.
Costs
| LTC (new applicant and renewals unless 70+) | $100 |
| LTC renewal over 70+ years of age | $0 |
| FID (new applicant and renewals) | $100 |
| FID (15-17 Yrs old) | $25 |
| Chemical (new applicant and renewals) | $25 |