More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Yes, Massachusetts has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
In Massachusetts, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly
Private firearm sellers are not required to conduct a background check before the transfer
Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Massachusetts.
To obtain a FID card or an LIC card, the person must submit a basic firearms safety certificate (“BFSC”) to the licensing authority.
To obtain a BFSC, an applicant must successfully complete a basic firearms safety course
Valid for 6 years