Holliston Police Department
100 Linden Street, Holliston, MA 01746
Business: 508-429-1212 Fax 508-429-0611
Emergencies Only: 911
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Holliston Police Department 100 Linden Street, Holliston, MA 01746 Business: 508-429-1212 Fax 508-429-0611 Emergencies Only: 911
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The following is a brief overview of the firearms law in Massachusetts
Carrying Violations:
(on the person)
Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm c.269 s.10(a)
- No LTC or not otherwise exempted; or
- Suspended or revoked LTC (except where same was the result of
fail to notify change of address) or renewal denied after expiration
Punishment: Felony (2 1/2 to 5 or 1-2 1/2 House of Correction)
1 year mandatory
Unlawful Carrying of a Rifle or Shotgun c.269 s.10(a)
- No FID card or LTC or not otherwise exempted
- Suspended or revoked LTC or FID (except where same was the
result of failure to notify of change of address) or renewal denied
after expiration
Punishment: Felony (2 1/2 to 5 or 1-2 1/2 House of Correction)
1 year mandatory
Carrying a firearm on school grounds c.269 s.10(j)
- Only law enforcement officers (LEO) may carry firearm on school
grounds
Punishment: Misdemeanor
No arrest allowed unless other crimes involved
Carrying a firearm in violation of an LTC restriction c.140 s.131
- Carrying in violation of restrictions set by licensing authority for a
Class A or B
- Verify restriction parameters with issuing authority (vary w/
jurisdiction)
Punishment: Misdemeanor ($1,000 - $10,000 fine)
No arrest allowed
Carrying a firearm in violation of LTC Class B conditions c.140 s.131
- Carrying in violation of statutory restrictions (no loaded-concealed
carry in public), or;
- Carrying a large capacity firearm with a Class B LTC
Punishment: Misdemeanor ($1,000 - $10,000 fine)
No arrest allowed
Carrying a loaded non-large capacity rifle or shotgun on public way c.269 s.12d(a)
- Except persons lawfully engaged in hunting or otherwise exempt by law;
- carries any LOADED non-large capacity rifle or shotgun on a public way
Punishment: Misdemeanor (2 years House of Correction)
Statutory right of arrest without a warrant
General Application Instructions:
Answer all questions completely and truthfully. Providing false information on this application is punishable by a $1000.00 fine, or by imprisonment up to 2 years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (read question #10 carefully
No such firearms cours
Hunting Information:
Rules & Regulations
Open Season (All Dates Inclusive)
NO HUNTING ON SUNDAYS
e is required for Firearms Identification Cards (FID) restricted to chemical propellants only
There is no fee for renewal applicants over the age of 70 years old.
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All firearms licenses and licenses to carry mace, are by appointment only.
Please contact:
Holliston Police Department
100 Linden Street
Holliston, MA 01746
508-429-1212
Firearms
