Firearms licensing

The Rutland Police Department processes licenses to carry (LTC) and firearms identification cards (FID) applications on Wednesday evenings between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm. The address of the police station is 242 Main St, Rutland, MA 01543.

All inquiries should be directed to Sgt. Diane Herzig at dherzig@rutlandpd.us or 508-886-4106 x204

• Application and Renewal fee for LTC and FID is $100
• FID applicants under age 18 fee is $25
• LTC renewals for law enforcement officers is $25
• LTC/FID renewals age 70 or over - no fee. 

First Time Applicants: 

• Completed Application
• Basic Firearms Safety Certificate OR Massachusetts Hunter Education Course Certificate
• Copy of birth certificate and social security card
• FID applicants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must present a parental permission certificate to the licensing officer. 
• Fee paid in cash, check or money order to Town of Rutland

Renewal Applicants

• Completed Application
• Most recent LTC or FID card
• Fee paid in cash, check or money order to Town of Rutland

• The Licensing Officer will review your application and supporting documentation for completeness. 
• You may be photographed and fingerprinted. 
• After you submit your application, the licensing officer will review everything and contact you if there are any questions or concerns. 
• If approved, your LTC or FID will be ready in about 8 weeks. 
• The licensing officer will contact you when the LTC or FID is ready. Please do not call the station to inquire if it is in yet. 

Massachusetts Firearms Records Bureau - Visit this link for information on: 

• Application Status
• Firearms Laws
• Appeals
• PIN retrieval
• Recording private sales and transfers

List of Basic Firearms Safety Course Instructors

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