Looking to get a temp. Mass permit

As the title states, I have my license in CT, and I'm looking to apply for a temporary permit in Mass. for some of the ranges I want to go to + I know people up there and whatnot. However, upon researching, Mass is MUCH stricter than CT is about guns... My question is- is it actually that hard to get a license in Mass? And is it even harder to get a temp permit when coming from another state, i.e non-resident? Let me know your thoughts, hoping to maybe hear from some people who have maybe gone through the process from CT TO Mass? Thanks in advance :)