The 209A restraining order that a person’s ex-wife had against him has been dropped. Are the police required to return his license to carry firearms to him immediately?
A. No. Because a license to carry firearms is issued to a suitable person, the licensing authority must make a determination of suitability. Vacating a restraining order does not automatically mean a return of the LTC. The licensing authority will normally review the initial affidavit that was filed when the restraining order was obtained, combined with any related police reports. Based on a review of those documents, a department may or may not return the LTC. Even if the department does not immediately return the LTC, it may be returned after a period of time when no further domestic violence has been reported.
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