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Firearms Licensing

License to Carry (LTC) / Firearms ID (FID) Application Checklist

Firearms Licensing or Other Permits

Application Form

Applicants for Renewals and First Issues can download the LTC/FID Application Form (PDF) and then e-mail the completed application, send it via U.S. Mail, or drop it off at The Hudson Police Department, attention of Lt. Michael Vroom. Receipts will be provided to applicants. The preferred format for NEW licenses is to scan the entire application packet (application and supporting docs) as one PDF file. If you cannot scan the entire file to a pdf then please mail in or drop off the application. Renewals should be dropped off or mailed to The Hudson Police Department along with a check or money order (no cash) for the appropriate fee.  Should you have any questions, please contact Lt. Vroom by calling (978) 562-7122, ext. 212 or e-mailing him at mvroom@townofhudson.org.

For NEW firearms applicants, please DO NOT enclose fees when sending the application. The fee will be collected at the interview after an appointment is made.

For RENEWAL applicants, please DO INCLUDE a check or money order only (no cash) for the appropriate fee when providing your application in to the department.

Before You Apply

Before applying for your firearms license, please ensure that you meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a United States Citizen or provide proof of Naturalization.
  2. Must be a resident or business owner in Hudson. You must provide proof of residency as well as proof that you own the business.
  3. For a License to Carry (LTC), you must meet eligibility requirements as defined by MGL Chapter 140, Section 131.
  4. For a Firearms Identification Card (FID), you must meet eligibility requirements as defined by MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B.
  5. The Licensing Authority may require other documentation as necessary.

You may obtain an application for the license you wish to apply for by downloading the application.

After You Apply

You must schedule an appointment for an interview to further process your application with Michael Vroom.  You will not be contacted by this department to set up an appointment for an interview.  First time applicants are required to pay the full application fee at the time of the appointment. You may pay by check or money order. This fee is non-refundable. If you are over 70 and renewing a LTC/FID there is no fee. Please review the fee schedule below if you are not sure of your fee.

Once the application is received, the Firearms Licensing Officer will conduct a local and national criminal records background check. A criminal record may prevent you from obtaining a License to Carry Firearms or a Firearms Identification Card. Your application may be approved or denied by the Chief of Police pursuant to all applicable laws. A second review will be conducted by the Firearms Record Bureau.

If your application for a new or renewal LTC/FID is denied, you will receive a letter in the mail with the details and further instructions regarding your right of appeal.

Application Packet

Do not include a check or money order with your application.

Your application packet must include the following:

  1. The completed application including your Social Security Number (SSN) and Driver’s License Number on the application line where it requests it. The SSN is not optional for the Licensing Authority purposes.
  2. New applicants must include a photocopy of your Basic Firearms Safety Course Certificate or its equivalent. See the Massachusetts state website for the list of approved courses.
    • Active Duty U.S. Military and Massachusetts National Guard Members do not need to take the Firearms Safety Course.
  3. A photocopy of your Massachusetts driver’s license or other government-issued ID, such as Active Duty Military or dependent ID’s.
  4. A photocopy of your birth certificate, passport, or Naturalization Papers.
  5. If renewing your license from another town, you must have completed the Change of Address Notification Form prior to submitting your application. The form is available here.
  6. If applying as a business owner, you must show proof that you are in fact the owner of the business (not simply an employee) as shown on your business registration with the Massachusetts Secretary of State.

If you are dropping off the application packet in person or sending it by mail, please use the following address:
Hudson Police Department
ATTN: Firearms Licensing
911 Municipal Drive
Hudson, MA 01749

Application Fee Schedule

Do not include a check or money order with your NEW application. The preferred method of payment is by check or money order made out to “Town of Hudson.” The license application fee is non-refundable.

  • License to Carry Firearms: $100
  • Firearms Identification Card: $100
  • Resident Alien LTC or FID: $100
  • Applicants under age 18: $25
  • Renewals over age 70: No fee
  • Dealer License: $100
  • Gunsmith License (no additional fee is charged for a Gunsmith License if the applicant pays for a Dealer License): $100
  • License to Sell Ammunition: $100
  • Machine Gun License: $100
  • Renewals over age 70: No fee

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