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Where to Apply for an LTC or FID in Bedford, MA

Bedford Police Department

Address
2 Mudge Way Bedford Police Department Bedford, MA 01730
Phone
781-275-1212
Licensing page
Open the department's licensing page

Every town follows the same state process, in which you apply at your local department online through the MIRCS Unified Gun Portal or on paper, and the fee for most applicants is $100. The sections below show what the Bedford department adds to it.

How to apply

  • Complete the application and turn it in to the Bedford Police Department.
  • Applications that are submitted with incomplete paperwork will be mailed back to you with your check.

Appointments and hours

  • Once the completed application has been turned into the Bedford Police Department, Sergeant Ron Undzis, will contact you within 7 to 10 business days with a date and time to come in for processing.
  • The licensing officer will usually designate one evening per week with an open 4 hour window for you to come in.
  • It will be incumbent on you to contact us if you do not receive a call after 10 days of submitting your application.
  • Always call the station at 781-275-1212 approx. 5 to 10 minutes before you intend to come to the station for processing.

What to bring

  • Bring your Massachusetts Driver's License to your appointment.
  • New Applicants must also turn in a copy of their Safety Course Certificates (Class A LTC and FID only)

Fees and payment

  • When turning in your application, you will submit a check with your application.
  • Make the check out to the “Town of Bedford”
  • If you do not respond and come in after those 3 times, your application will be cancelled per this policy and your fee will not be refunded.

Fingerprints and interview

  • Processing includes fingerprints and photos.

Processing time

  • Following the processing, it takes 8 to 10 weeks for the background information to come back and the card to be printed.

Renewals

  • Applications are now accepted a few months prior to your renewal date.

Sources

Taken from the department's own pages and documents, checked October 20, 2026.