Firearms Legal Update – Somerville PD

Course Description

This is an update of Massachusetts firearms laws instructed by Chief Ron Glidden (Ret.). The training will include the August 2022 changes to Massachusetts firearms law including, and the impact on licensing from the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Recent changes in firearms licensing eligibility and suitability will also be discussed as well as other important firearms laws, procedures, and responsibilities for licensing officials. The training is appropriate for firearms licensing and enforcement personnel as well as others interested in Massachusetts firearms law.

Topics Covered

• The impact of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen 
• The NEW suitability definition
• LTC restrictions eliminated
• NEW LTC licensing guidelines from the AG, EOPS, DCJIS, and MCOPA
• Restraining Orders, Harassment Orders, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders
• State and federal firearms license disqualifications
• Assault weapon issues
• Ghost guns
• General firearms licensing procedures
• Suitability issues
• Firearms related definitions
• Firearms in the home without LTC
• Court petition for FID suitability
• Unsecured weapons law and penalties
• Safety course requirements and exemptions
• Laws related to self-defense sprays
• Firearms dealer issues
• Firearms on school grounds
• Minors, firearms, and parental exemptions
• Exemptions from firearms licensing requirements
• Unlawful carrying of firearms
• Stun Guns
• Firearms License Review Board
• And much, much more!

The cost of the training includes the updated Law Enforcement Guide to Firearms Law