Firearm Permit Info

Firearm Permit Information

Gun Locks Available To Rochester Residents

The Rochester Police Department has cable-style gun locks available to Rochester residents at no charge. They are available for pick up at the station 24/7

FID And License To Carry Application Process

For New License Requests & Renewals

How to apply:

Click here to: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/gun-ownership-in-massachusetts

Click here to: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-firearms-license

Return your completed application to the Rochester Police Department with the appropriate payment listed below in the form of a check or money order payable to the "Town of Rochester." We do not accept cash and your application will not be accepted without the appropriate payment. Application forms may also be picked up at the police station at 29 Dexter Lane at any time.

Once you return your completed application to the Rochester Police Department please make an appointment with either 

Lieutenant Donald Kemmett - dkemmett@townofrochester.com
Officer Emmanuel Matias - ematias@townofrochester.com

Change Of Address Notification For License To Carry Firearms & Firearms Identification Card

• Use this form to notify the Firearms Record Bureau that your address has changed. 

• Click here for link

Firearm Licensing Review Board Petition For Review

• Use this form to petition the Firearm Licensing Review Board for a review of a misdemeanor conviction.

• Click here for link

Massachusetts Firearm Registration & Transfer System

The Massachusetts Firearm Registration and Transfer System is used "to report the sale, transfer, inheritance, or loss of the firearms to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services Firearms Records Bureau (FRB). This online system will allow you to report the sale, transfer, inheritance, or loss / theft data electronically to the FRB."

• Click here for link