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. 

Renewal applications can be dropped off in the drop-box in the public safety building lobby. New applicants must appear in person to complete fingerprinting. 

All inquiries should be directed to Sgt. Diane Herzig at dherzig@rutlandpd.us

Additionally: Applicants and licensees can access the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Online Firearms Licensing Portal (link below) to access services including submission of license application, obtaining firearms license PIN, and reporting address or name changes. 

• 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
• Recording private sales and transfers

List of Basic Firearms Safety Course Instructors

Sign up for a Basic Hunter Education Course