Firearms Exam 2 #1 Questions with correct answers
What is required to lawfully possess "defense spray?" - ✔✔Nothing
As long as the carrier is 18 years or older
FID no longer required. However, those disqualified from obtaining an FID cannot
possess defense spray even though an FID is no longer required.
Who can lawfully possess bump stocks and trigger cranks in Massachusetts? -
✔✔No one, after February 1, 2018.
Note: In 2017, bump stocks and trigger cranks were included into the definition of
a machine gun however the exceptions for bona fide collectors and MPTC
instructors does not apply to bump stocks and trigger cranks.
Chapter 265 § 58 makes possession of a deceptive device during the commission
of a violent crime (as defined in c. 140 § 121) a felony. What is a deceptive device
according to this statute? - ✔✔a weapon intended to convey the presence of a
firearm
What is required of an individual in the event of a lost, stolen or recovered gun? -
✔✔1. The individual must notify forthwith the Director of the Department of
Criminal Justice Information Systems; and 2. The licensing authority in the city or
town in which he resides.
What are the minimum eligibility requirements for an individual to possess an FID
card? - ✔✔1. Must reside or have a place of business within Massachusetts.
2. Must be at least 15 years of age.
3. If under the age of 18 must also have a certificate of permission from a parent
or guardian.
,4. Must be a US citizen.
What are the minimum eligibility requirements for an individual to possess a LTC?
- ✔✔1. Must reside or have a place of business within Massachusetts.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Must be a US citizen.
Note: Police Departments may issue an LTC's to a police officer employed by the
dept, even if he/she does not reside in the city/town.
How can an individual be disqualified from being issued a LTC or FID card? - ✔✔1.
Conviction for a felony in any court or a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment for more than two years.
2. Conviction for a "violent" crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one
year.
3. Adjudicated a youthful offender for offenses including burglary, extortion,
arson, kidnapping, use of explosives, attempted or threatened use of force
against another or conduct that poses a serious risk of injury to another (while in
possession of a deadly weapon)
4. Conviction for any gun law punishable by imprisonment or for a violation of any
law regulating controlled substances.
5. Domestic violence conviction.
How many days does the licensing authority have to respond to the applicant
after an application has been submitted for an LTC? - ✔✔The licensing authority
has 40 days from the date of application to issue the LTC or to notify the applicant
writing the cause for the denial.
, How many days does the licensing authority have to respond to the applicant
after an application has been submitted for an FID card? - ✔✔The licensing
authority has 40 days from the date of application to issue the FID card or notify
the applicant in writing the cause for denial.
An applicant for an FID or LTC must submit to the licensing authority a certificate
of completion for at least one of the following two types of courses. - ✔✔1. A
basic firearms safety course or a hunting safety course. 2. Applicants for a limited
FID to possess mace or pepper spray are exempt from this requirement. Note:
this section shall not apply to (i) any officer, agent or employee of the
commonwealth or any state of the United States; (ii) any member of the military
or other service of any state or of the United States; (iii) any duly authorized law
enforcement officer, agent or employee of any municipality of the
commonwealth.
How often must an FID card or LTC be renewed? - ✔✔An FID card or LTC will
expire within 6 years from the date of issue. The Director of the Criminal Justice
Information Systems will send a notice of expiration to the holder no less than 90
days before the date of expiration.
What responsibilities does the holder of an FID card or a LTC have upon moving? -
✔✔Within 30 days of moving, the holder of an FID card or LTC must notify in
writing the Director of the Criminal Justice Information Systems, the licensing
authority and the Chief of Police for the new jurisdiction in which the holder
resides.
What are the consequences for possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun after
expiration of the FID card or LTC or after suspension for failure to give notice for
the change of address? - ✔✔A Law Enforcement Officer must confiscate any
weapon found in possession and the expired card. The card must be submitted to
the licensing authority. The weapons will be returned to the owner upon
What is required to lawfully possess "defense spray?" - ✔✔Nothing
As long as the carrier is 18 years or older
FID no longer required. However, those disqualified from obtaining an FID cannot
possess defense spray even though an FID is no longer required.
Who can lawfully possess bump stocks and trigger cranks in Massachusetts? -
✔✔No one, after February 1, 2018.
Note: In 2017, bump stocks and trigger cranks were included into the definition of
a machine gun however the exceptions for bona fide collectors and MPTC
instructors does not apply to bump stocks and trigger cranks.
Chapter 265 § 58 makes possession of a deceptive device during the commission
of a violent crime (as defined in c. 140 § 121) a felony. What is a deceptive device
according to this statute? - ✔✔a weapon intended to convey the presence of a
firearm
What is required of an individual in the event of a lost, stolen or recovered gun? -
✔✔1. The individual must notify forthwith the Director of the Department of
Criminal Justice Information Systems; and 2. The licensing authority in the city or
town in which he resides.
What are the minimum eligibility requirements for an individual to possess an FID
card? - ✔✔1. Must reside or have a place of business within Massachusetts.
2. Must be at least 15 years of age.
3. If under the age of 18 must also have a certificate of permission from a parent
or guardian.
,4. Must be a US citizen.
What are the minimum eligibility requirements for an individual to possess a LTC?
- ✔✔1. Must reside or have a place of business within Massachusetts.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Must be a US citizen.
Note: Police Departments may issue an LTC's to a police officer employed by the
dept, even if he/she does not reside in the city/town.
How can an individual be disqualified from being issued a LTC or FID card? - ✔✔1.
Conviction for a felony in any court or a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment for more than two years.
2. Conviction for a "violent" crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one
year.
3. Adjudicated a youthful offender for offenses including burglary, extortion,
arson, kidnapping, use of explosives, attempted or threatened use of force
against another or conduct that poses a serious risk of injury to another (while in
possession of a deadly weapon)
4. Conviction for any gun law punishable by imprisonment or for a violation of any
law regulating controlled substances.
5. Domestic violence conviction.
How many days does the licensing authority have to respond to the applicant
after an application has been submitted for an LTC? - ✔✔The licensing authority
has 40 days from the date of application to issue the LTC or to notify the applicant
writing the cause for the denial.
, How many days does the licensing authority have to respond to the applicant
after an application has been submitted for an FID card? - ✔✔The licensing
authority has 40 days from the date of application to issue the FID card or notify
the applicant in writing the cause for denial.
An applicant for an FID or LTC must submit to the licensing authority a certificate
of completion for at least one of the following two types of courses. - ✔✔1. A
basic firearms safety course or a hunting safety course. 2. Applicants for a limited
FID to possess mace or pepper spray are exempt from this requirement. Note:
this section shall not apply to (i) any officer, agent or employee of the
commonwealth or any state of the United States; (ii) any member of the military
or other service of any state or of the United States; (iii) any duly authorized law
enforcement officer, agent or employee of any municipality of the
commonwealth.
How often must an FID card or LTC be renewed? - ✔✔An FID card or LTC will
expire within 6 years from the date of issue. The Director of the Criminal Justice
Information Systems will send a notice of expiration to the holder no less than 90
days before the date of expiration.
What responsibilities does the holder of an FID card or a LTC have upon moving? -
✔✔Within 30 days of moving, the holder of an FID card or LTC must notify in
writing the Director of the Criminal Justice Information Systems, the licensing
authority and the Chief of Police for the new jurisdiction in which the holder
resides.
What are the consequences for possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun after
expiration of the FID card or LTC or after suspension for failure to give notice for
the change of address? - ✔✔A Law Enforcement Officer must confiscate any
weapon found in possession and the expired card. The card must be submitted to
the licensing authority. The weapons will be returned to the owner upon
