Form Fa 25 PDF Details

Administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the FA-25 form represents a crucial step for Massachusetts residents navigating the process of legally obtaining and renewing various firearms licenses, including Firearms Identification Cards, Licenses to Carry Firearms, and even Licenses to Possess a Machine Gun. Situated within the framework of Massachusetts General Laws c.140, §§ 129B and 131, this document outlines stringent eligibility criteria, distinguishing between new applicants and those seeking renewal, with a specific emphasis on the type of firearm or device the applicant wishes to be licensed for. Applicants are required to disclose comprehensive personal information, undergo a rigorous background check, and meet age and legal standing requirements—highlighting the state's commitment to public safety and responsible firearm ownership. Notably, the form also mandates the submission of additional documentation for first-time applicants, ensuring that only those with certified training can proceed. Furthermore, the form serves as a reminder of the severe penalties for falsifying information, underlining the legal and ethical obligations of potential firearm holders in Massachusetts.

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150

TEL: 617-660-4600 | TTY: 617-660-4606 | FAX: 617-660-4613

mass.gov/cjis

Application

FOR NEW/RENEWAL OF A FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD OR LICENSE TO CARRY

FIREARMS OR LICENSE TO POSSES A MACHINE GUN (MGL C.140, S.129B AND S.131)

Please Check One

FTN:

LIC #:

New Applicant

Renewal - Most Recent License to Carry/FID Number:

Issued from Which City/Town?MA Expiration Date:

*NOTE: If application is for first firearms identification card or license to carry firearms, a copy of the Firearms Safety Certificate or Hunter Safety Course Certificate must be attached to this application.

Please Check the Type of License for Which You are Applying

(Please Check Only One)

Firearms Identification Card - Restricted (mace and pepper spray)

Firearms Identification Card

Class B License to Carry - Non-Large Capacity

Class A License to Carry - Large Capacity

License to Possess a Machine Gun

Check if a Class A Gun Club License *NOTE: Only the Colonel of the State Police can issue a club license.

Except for Signature, Print or Type all Requested Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Suffix

 

 

 

 

 

Residential Address

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

 

 

 

 

 

Gun Club Address (If Applicable)

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother's First Name

Mother's Maiden Name

Father's First Name

Father's Last Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height

Weight

Build

Complexion

Hair Color

Eye Color

 

 

 

 

 

Occupation

 

 

 

Social Security Number (Optional) Drivers License Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employed By

 

 

 

Business Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City/Town

 

State

 

Zip

Telephone Number

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Please Answer the Following Questions Completely and Accurately

1.Are you a citizen of the United States?

If naturalized give date, place

 

 

 

and naturalization number

Date

Place

Naturalization No.

 

2.Have you ever used or been known by another name? If yes, provide name and explain:

3.What is your age? *You must be 21 years of age to apply for a License To Carry Firearms, 18 years of age to apply for a Firearms Identification Card, 15 years of age but less than 18 years of age with submission of a certificate of parent or guardian granting permission to apply for a Firearms Identification Card.

4.Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

5.Have you ever been convicted of the unlawful use, possession, or sale of narcotic or harmful drugs as defined in M.G.L. c. 94C sec. 1?

6.Have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by incarceration by more than one (1) year?

7.In any state or federal jurisdiction have you ever been convicted as an adult or adjudicated a youthful offender or delinquent child for the commission of (a) a felony; (b) a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for more than 2 years; (c) a violent crime as defined in MGL C140.s.121; (d) a violation of any law regulating the use, possession, ownership, sale, transfer, rental, receipt or transportation of weapons or ammunition for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed; or (e) a violation of any law regulating the use, possession or sale of controlled substances as defined in section 1 of MGL 94C?

8.Have you ever been confined to any hospital or institution for mental illness?

9.Are you or have you ever been under treatment for or confinement for drug addiction or habitual drunkenness?

10.Have you ever appeared in any court as a defendant for any criminal offense (excluding non-criminal traffic offenses)?

11.Are you now under any charge(s) for any offense(s) against the law?

12.Are you now or have you ever been the subject of a M.G.L. C209A restraining order or involved in a domestic violence charge?

13.Has any License to Carry Firearms, Permit to Possess Firearms, or Firearms Identification Card issued under the laws

of any state or territory ever been suspended, revoked, or denied?

14. Are you currently the subject of any outstanding arrest warrant in any state or federal jurisdiction?

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If You Answered "YES" to any of the Questions 4-14, Give Details Which Must Include Dates,

Circumstances and Location

Other than Massachusetts, in what state, territory or jurisdiction have you resided?

Have you ever held a License to Carry in any other state, territory or jurisdiction?

If "YES", when, where and license number?

List the Name and Addresses of Two References

1.

 

Last Name

First Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

City/Town

State

Zip

2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Name

First Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

City/Town

State

Zip

Reason(s) for requesting the issuance of a card or license:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*WARNING* Any person who knowingly files an application containing false information shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years in a house of correction, or by both such fine and imprisonment (MGL c.140, §§ 129B(8) and 131(h)).

I declare the above facts are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and I understand that any false answer(s) will be just cause for denial or revocation of my license to carry firearms.

Signed under the penalties of perjury this

day of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

day

 

month

 

year

Signature of Applicant:

 

 

 

 

 

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