Alerts: information about current criminal activity with enough appropriate detail to help develop leads in a case. For example, someone attempts to abduct a child. The Hingham Police may disseminate information as to general location, any vehicles they may be looking for, or description of the suspects. Information may be given by geographical area or to the entire system depending upon its relevance.

Follow Ups: Follow up information, when appropriate, on the disposition of incidents reported earlier. For example, information on any arrests or other new appropriate details.

Messages: Occasional information on meetings, events, or classes related to community safety. For example, landlord training, business seminars and law changes you need to know, etc.

No! All messages will be sent via blind carbon copy (Bcc). Your email address will not appear on the top of messages sent. We do not give out email addresses without permission of the individual.

Simply "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of your next EMAS bulletin or email Hinghampolice@yahoo.com and request that your email address be removed.

Many gun shops, sporting clubs, and individuals offer the safety course. We can not recommend any one class, but we suggest you contact your local gun store or perform a search online.

Once we submit your application it generally takes between 6-8 weeks for the state to send us your new license.

An officer from the Firearms Licensing Unit will call the contact number you provided on your application when your license is ready to be picked up.