UPDATE: More Massachusetts Towns SUSPENDING Gun Permit Process

This video discusses the suspension of the License to Carry (LTC) application process in several Massachusetts towns due to the coronavirus pandemic. It highlights that this suspension affects both new applications and renewals, potentially delaying or denying constitutional rights. The video also mentions similar actions in Colorado and Nevada and advises affected individuals to contact firearm advocacy groups like GOAL and Comm2A, which are considering legal action.

Quick Summary

Several Massachusetts towns, including Millbury, Franklin, and Medford, have suspended their License to Carry (LTC) application process due to the coronavirus pandemic. This impacts both new applicants and renewals. For renewals, if an application was submitted before expiration, an 'infinite grace period' applies. Gun rights groups like Comm2A are considering legal action.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Update
  2. 00:30Suspension of LTC Process in MA Towns
  3. 01:00Expansion of Suspensions and Other States
  4. 01:20Specific Towns Affected
  5. 01:42Renewal Grace Period Information
  6. 01:56Impact on First-Time Applicants
  7. 02:54GOAL and Comm2A Involvement
  8. 03:37Call to Action and Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Massachusetts towns have suspended their gun permit application process?

As of the video's release, the following Massachusetts towns have suspended their License to Carry (LTC) application process: Millbury, Franklin, Norton, Dighton, Mansfield, Mendon, Salisbury, Newbury, Greenfield, and Medford. This suspension affects both new applications and renewals.

What is the grace period for renewing a Massachusetts gun permit if the application was submitted before expiration?

According to the video, if you are in the renewal process and have applied for your License to Carry (LTC) prior to your expiration date, you are granted an 'infinite grace period' in Massachusetts, meaning you are considered covered.

What action are gun rights organizations taking regarding suspended gun permit processes?

Firearm advocacy groups like GOAL and Comm2A are aware of the suspensions. Comm2A is reviewing individual cases and is contemplating litigation, particularly for towns that have suspended the process indefinitely.

Are there similar suspensions of gun permit processes happening in other states?

Yes, the video mentions that Arapahoe Sheriffs in Colorado were also suspending their process, and Nevada was reportedly stopping firearm transfers. This suggests a broader trend affecting gun rights.

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