First time applying for a License to Carry Firearms (LTC)

    You will need to bring with you:

• Your driver's license or state issued identification card.

• Fully completed, signed application

• Application fee of $100.00, check or money order (no cash), made payable to The City of Fall River.

• Two letters of reference.  They must be signed and include the name, address and phone number of the person giving the reference.

• A copy of your Massachusetts approved firearms training safety course certificate.

• Naturalization Certificate if you are a naturalized citizen, or Green Card if you are a resident alien.

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The Fall River Police Department only issues un-restricted Class A Licenses (All Lawful Purposes).

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First time applying for a Firearms Identification Card (FID)

    You will need to bring with you:​

• Your driver's license or state issued identification card.

• Fully completed, signed application

• Application fee of $100.00, check or money order (no cash), made payable to The City of Fall River.

• A copy of your Massachusetts approved firearms-training  safety course certificate.

• Naturalization Certificate if you are a naturalized citizen, or Green Card if you are a resident alien.

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First time applying for a Restricted Defensive Spray FID Card

    Restricted Defensive Spray FID's are only issued to 15 - 17 year old's.  Not required for 18+ year old.

    You will need to bring with you:​

• Your driver's license or state issued identification card.

• Fully completed, signed application

• Application fee of $100.00, check or money order (no cash), made payable to The City of Fall River.

• Naturalization Certificate if you are a naturalized citizen, or Green Card if you are a resident alien.