how to be an instructor of an ltc course in ma

by Cleora Balistreri 3 min read

The are only 26 MA approved LTC (and 3 FID) courses. All of the approved courses are proprietary material. This means that instructors either need to become certified to teach the proprietary classes or develop their own and submit it to the state for approval.

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What is the Massachusetts State Police firearms instructor certification program?

Locating the right firearms instructor in Massachusetts can make for an enjoyable and informative training session when participating in a Massachusetts LTC class. You want an instructor that is clear and concise in his or her instructions and one that is not afraid to take the time to answer any questions you may have.

How do I become a certified instructional trainer?

Oct 09, 2019 · NRA rules: 21 yo, pass one or more instructor level courses AFTER taking the same name student courses. NRA doesn't care about MA regs/laws/rules. Click to expand... Len, 13-year olds can be Apprentice Instructors, and 18-20 year olds can be Assistant Instructors. Certified Instructors must be 21 or over.

Do I need an LTC If I don’t carry a firearm?

Feb 24, 2020 · NOTE TO ALL INSTRUCTORS: Newly redesigned LTC card debuts February 24, 2020.. How To Become A New Instructor – For information about how to become a certified License To Carry (LTC) Instructor, see the Instructor Questions in our Frequently Asked Questions. The Department of Public Safety’s rules for LTC Instructors, Online Course …

Firearms Safety Fundamentals

Carrying a firearm in Massachusetts comes with many responsibilities, and being fully confident in your abilities to carry your firearm is required for success. Owning a firearm in and of itself does not make you or your family safe.

LTC Focus

Your Massachusetts LTC will focus on safe operation and handling of your firearms and the rules and regulations of firearms ownership in Massachusetts. It may also include a brief legal review of the use of your firearm in a personal defense situation.

Massachusetts LTC Permit

The Massachusetts License to Carry permit (LTC) enables you to carry in a reciprocal fashion in several other states, thereby keeping you and your family safe during your extensive travels. It is recommended that you contact the states in which you wish to travel and see if they have a reciprocity agreement with the State of Massachusetts.

26 Jan Tips from a Cop: How to Get Your Massachusetts License to Carry

Leave it to our Commonwealth to make the Massachusetts License to Carry process a complicated and confusing mess. The vast majority of the rest of the free world United States has far less restrictive laws and processes in place to ensure the protection of their citizens’ constitutional rights but it is what it is when it comes to Massachusetts.

THE BASIC PROCESS

The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows:

CHOOSING A BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE

There are over twenty different options to choose from when considering your Basic Firearms Safety Course… some of which will help you get your license to carry, and others will only allow you to apply for your firearms identification card.

THE MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE TO CARRY APPLICATION PROCESS

Once your class is complete you can now head down to your local police department and apply for your license to carry! Call your local police department and see what they need you to do to set up an appointment with your licensing officer. Show up, bring a check or money order for $100, apply, and stand by to stand by.

WHAT ABOUT THE FID CARD?

If you want one? sure. Just keep in mind it will certainly restrict you to only non-large capacity rifles and shotguns. Even if you do not intend on carrying a firearm, don’t hold yourself back. Besides… you will need the LTC to purchase any handguns.

HOW ABOUT RESTRICTIONS?

Some chiefs of police will restrict your license to carry to target and sporting only… meaning you can’t carry a handgun for personal protection. If your chief does that, you live in what we call a red town.

WHAT ABOUT DISQUALIFIERS?

Things that will prevent you from getting your license to carry in Massachusetts:

Why Choose Us

People travel from all over to take our instructor course because we offer something no one else can. We have a DPS approved system that will allow you to offer the ONLINE Texas LTC class without being approved by DPS.

Permitless Carry

Since permitless carry passed in Texas all of our online courses increased 300%, it’s crazy. We put you in the online training business for FREE! It will be the biggest money maker in your business! NO OTHER INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN TEXAS CAN PUT YOU IN THE ONLINE TRAINING BUSINESS AND WE DO IT AT NO COST TO YOU.

We Are Worth The Trip

Take our NRA instructor course. Texas law requires you to be a NRA instructor before you can become a Texas license to carry instructor. Every LTC instructor in Texas is a NRA instructor. Click on the link below to sign up for our NRA instructor course.

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26 Jan Tips from A Cop: How to Get Your Massachusetts License to Carry

  • THE MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE TO CARRY PROCESS EXPLAINED
    Leave it to our Commonwealth to make the Massachusetts License to Carry process a complicated and confusing mess. The vast majority of the rest of the free world United States has far less restrictive laws and processes in place to ensure the protection of their citizens’ constitu…
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The Basic Process

  • The down and dirty version of how to get your license to carry is as follows: 1. Decide that you want to exercise your second amendment rights for (insert personal reason here) 2. Select a Basic Firearms Safety Course from the instructor of your choice 3. Attend class, receive certificate 4. Apply at your local police department 5. Stand by to stand by for your background to clear 6. Rec…
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Choosing A Basic Firearms Safety Course

  • There are over twenty different options to choose from when considering your Basic Firearms Safety Course… some of which will help you get your license to carry, and others will only allow you to apply for your firearms identification card. Depending on where you live, you also may be required by your town or city to attend a live fire training session before they will approve your a…
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The Massachusetts License to Carry Application Process

  • Once your class is complete you can now head down to your local police department and apply for your license to carry! Call your local police department and see what they need you to do to set up an appointment with your licensing officer. Show up, bring a check or money order for $100, apply, and stand by to stand by. In a few weeks to a few months (it depends on how busy the P…
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What About The Fid Card?

  • If you want one? sure. Just keep in mind it will certainly restrict you to only non-large capacity rifles and shotguns. Even if you do not intend on carrying a firearm, don’t hold yourself back. Besides… you will need the LTC to purchase any handguns. Just get the license to carry. It costs the same as the FID card. OVER 21 YEARS OLD: Apply for the License to Carry, Class A AGES 15 …
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How About Restrictions?

  • Some chiefs of police will restrict your license to carry to target and sporting only… meaning you can’t carry a handgun for personal protection. If your chief does that, you live in what we call a red town. If you live in a town where you only need to be a resident, have a pulse, be over 21, and not subject to any disqualifications…. you live in a green town. We cover in the class and the guide a…
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What About Disqualifiers?

  • Things that will prevent you from getting your license to carry in Massachusetts: 1. You’re a convicted felon 2. You have been convicted of any misdemeanor domestic violence charges 3. Being the subject of a restraining order in ANY state 4. Having been deemed to be “mentally defective” (i.e. you spend some involuntary time in a psychiatric ward and have mental health iss…
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Summing It All Up

  • I hope that it is pretty clear already as to what you need to do but here’s a quick recap: 1. Take the Class 2. Apply For the License 3. Freedom On. It really is pretty straightforward but like all of the simple things in life… we humans tend to make things complicated. This is also true with the Massachusetts License to Carry process… but we should be good to go now. Do you have any q…
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