Cases, hearings, and appeal status

 

Have you appealed a decision?

If you have, the next step is often a hearing with the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners (BPFE), where the case is reviewed. Some appeals may require more than one hearing, depending on the circumstances.

We share information about appeals, hearings, and case status. Upcoming hearing dates, appeal updates, and details about each stage of the process are available.

Whether you are an appellant, an attorney, or a town representative, you can find information about your appeal and what happens next.

On this page, you can:

  • Check the status of an appeal
  • Find upcoming hearing dates
  • Review case updates and outcomes
  • Understand the hearing process
How to file an appeal  

Case status and listing definitions

Cases waiting for a hearing are active appeals received by the Board. Each case is assigned a tentative hearing date before an official hearing date is confirmed. Hearing dates may change as cases are resolved, withdrawn, or moved. Review the list to track your tentative hearing date.

Each case listing provides information to help you track an appeal. You’ll find fields like the case number, hearing date, and more. Understanding these details helps you identify your case, monitor updates, and check if you need to take action. Make sure to review each field when checking case information.

The case list is updated as new appeals are received and case information changes. Hearing dates and case status may change over time. Check the latest version for the most current information about your appeal.

Case information, hearings, and records

Access case listings, hearing information, meeting records, and archived materials. These resources help you follow appeals, review hearing schedules, and find public records from the Board.


Privacy and protection

Case listings show case numbers, not names, to protect privacy and help people track updates.
Access case listings 

Hearing cases 2026

Search for hearing cases in 2026. You’ll find case numbers, hearing details, and key facts.
Find 2026 hearing cases list 

Hearing cases 2027

Find hearing case details for 2027. If you do not find your case, check the 2026 hearing case list. Your hearing date may have been rescheduled.
Open 2027 case list 

Meetings and recordings

Access agendas, minutes, audio recordings, and past hearings from the Board.
Find past hearings records 

Appeal forms and guidelines

These resources explain how cases move forward and what towns or law enforcement must provide. Use them to follow the process and keep case details clear and accurate.


 

Appeal policies and procedures
Policies and procedures show how we handle appeals and move cases forward. Learn how to file an appeal, how long it may take, and how hearings work. These rules help keep the process fair, clear, and easy to follow.
 

Law enforcement questionnaire
Towns and law enforcement use the Issuing Authority Questionnaire for appeals. The form provides information about the permit decision and is reviewed as part of the hearing process.