Well, I'm happy to report that after my last blog entry [note: At RedState] expressing some concern about the length of the process and a little worry about whatever that might signal for my license application, it turns out that I needn't have worried:
Today I received my Massaschusetts Class A Large Capacity License to Carry and picked it up in person from my Chief of Police about 20 minutes ago. As I've said before, even though this is a small town the Chief runs his office very professionally and it has always been a pleasure dealing with him and his officers.
On a personal level, I am relieved and humbled as well as vindicated that I successfully cleared all the hurdles and passed all of the background checks to receive this license -- here in one of the strictest states in the Union. In the immediate future, it means that I'll be purchasing a Ruger .22 Mark III target pistol and finally be able to join my local Rod and Gun Club -- as a participant and active member. It also means that I will be touring the State and networking with other gun owners and organizations, so expect a lot more in-depth commentary from me on the subject of gun rights and gun ownership in the future.
Of course with this license comes no inconsiderable amount of responsibility, which is something that I not only recognize but enjoy and look forward to honoring. As firearms owners it is first and foremost our responsibility to treat the rights granted to us by the Constitution with the utmost respect, and defend them with vigilance, intelligence, and perspicacity.
I would be happy to discuss the licensing process in Massachusetts here in this thread if anyone has any questions. The most basic lesson is: do it correctly, and with complete transparency and honesty. And be prepared to have some patience here in the Bluest of the Blue states.
To the range!
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