Bill > S1287

This bill amends existing law to allow the Colonel of the State Police, or designees, to issue temporary licenses to carry firearms to certain non-residents and legal aliens, for all lawful purposes, unless they are deemed a "prohibited person." A prohibited person is defined as someone who has been convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors, violent crimes, weapon or controlled substance violations, has a history of mental illness, drug addiction, or habitual drunkenness (unless deemed cured by a physician), is subject to protection orders, or has an outstanding arrest warrant. These licenses will be valid for six years, though shorter durations may apply for non-residents employed by specific businesses or in the armed services stationed in the commonwealth, and for employees of machine gun manufacturers needing to possess a machine gun for testing. The bill also outlines specific conditions for carrying large capacity firearms and sets a $100 fee for the license, with portions allocated to the state's general fund and a firearms fingerprint verification trust fund.