In 1965 I was stationed at Westover AFB, MA. Being from IL I was delighted to find out MA had shall issue. Went to Chicopee PD and got permit with no problems. Chief’s only admonishment was to keep it concealed when carrying! It took 48 years and a court order to get the same right in illannoy.
I got a permit here in Michigan when they started “allowing” it, never renewed because i will not pay fpr a constitutional right.