My city in MA requires 2 reference letters to go along with my LTC application. I have people I can ask, but I just want to be able to give them an idea of what might be best to say to them. I know in my own letter I basically need to be honest about what I intend to hold the LTC for. My firearms instructor gave me ideas on that. But what do my referrals need to say other than vouch for me? I just worry enough won't be said or something stupid that holds up the process.
mws_1984
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What city?
They look at the application mostly. The letter you write is for the CoP to read to aid him in deciding what restrictions, if any, to give you. You should indicate on your application "for any and all lawful purposes" when it asks why you want an LTC. My letter indicated that I had intentions to carry for personal protection, as well as in shooting competitions. Also said I want to collect firearms. The reason I said I want to compete, is some competitions require certain permits/LTCs to be had... I was told. It also helped that at the time I was in the application process for some PDs.
As for the referrals, they're to provide support for you as an individual. They vouch for you that you aren't an idiot. Some Chiefs don't even read them, some take them as seriously as the application itself. Basically...
"Dear sir/ma'am,
Please accept this letter as a reference for the issuance of a MA LTC-A to _. I've known __ for __ years. In that time I've come to know him/her as a great individual. ___ has always been one of the more responsible people I know and acts with sound judgment. ___ has always made it point to be a positive role model for those he associates him/herself with. I have no reservations in believing that __ would continue to be a responsible member of society if he/she were issued a MA LTC.
If you have any further questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Feel free to contact me at _.
Respectfully,
__
They look at the application mostly. The letter you write is for the CoP to read to aid him in deciding what restrictions, if any, to give you. You should indicate on your application "for any and all lawful purposes" when it asks why you want an LTC. My letter indicated that I had intentions to carry for personal protection, as well as in shooting competitions. Also said I want to collect firearms. The reason I said I want to compete, is some competitions require certain permits/LTCs to be had... I was told. It also helped that at the time I was in the application process for some PDs.
As for the referrals, they're to provide support for you as an individual. They vouch for you that you aren't an idiot. Some Chiefs don't even read them, some take them as seriously as the application itself. Basically...
"Dear sir/ma'am,
Please accept this letter as a reference for the issuance of a MA LTC-A to _. I've known __ for __ years. In that time I've come to know him/her as a great individual. ___ has always been one of the more responsible people I know and acts with sound judgment. ___ has always made it point to be a positive role model for those he associates him/herself with. I have no reservations in believing that __ would continue to be a responsible member of society if he/she were issued a MA LTC.
If you have any further questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Feel free to contact me at _.
Respectfully,
__
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