r/RIGuns • u/Winter-Appointment23 • Dec 01 '24

Ma LTC

Hello i have ma ltc and moved to RI what do I need to bring my weapons to my new residence? Any information is helpful thank you.

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u/Conscious-Shift8855 Dec 01 '24

You don’t need to do anything to bring them here. Only things you can’t bring are pre-ban mags and NFA weapons.

Some may tell you that you need a blue card to possess them here but that’s incorrect. You only need to get a blue card if you want to purchase handguns or buy ammunition. If you apply for your Rhode Island carry permit that will act as a blue card and thus making the blue card unnecessary.

Also if you want to keep your MA LTC you need to apply for a non-resident LTC through the MA state police.

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u/Winter-Appointment23 Dec 01 '24

Ok thank you that's alot more information then I could find researching myself.

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u/Winter-Appointment23 Dec 01 '24

Another question would it be possible to keep ma ltc since I have a house there and plan on keeping that address since i work in MA and still be able to get ri ltc? Or i would have to surrender one? 

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u/Conscious-Shift8855 Dec 01 '24 edited Dec 01 '24

Depends where you keep your residency. If you keep your residency in MA you can keep your resident MA LTC. RI allows non-residents to apply through any town/city if you have an out of state permit. So since you have an out of state permit (MA LTC) you can apply for a non-resident RI permit. Just don’t go through the AG even if you see information that points you in that direction as a non-resident. Stop by the PD of the town/city you’re moving to and ask for an application and if they will issue to non-residents. Even though the towns are required by law to issue to non-residents some still refuse and since you can apply to any town/city sometimes it’s easier to go elsewhere. I’ve heard East Providence is good for MA residents and there could be other towns in your area that are good, however I’m not familiar with every town’s issuing policies so you may have to call around.

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u/Winter-Appointment23 Dec 01 '24

Thank you again!

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u/VentureExpress Dec 02 '24

If you decide to have your residence in RI be sure to follow the proper channels and notify MA. You have to notify the licensing department and the state by certified letter…but I heard you may be able to do this online now. It’s been 5 years since I did this. I now have a RI resident LTC and MA non-res.