Compliance Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you navigate New York firearms compliance.
Purchase Compliance
4Buying a Handgun in New York: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step instructions for purchasing a handgun in New York, including the pistol permit process, background check requirements, and key differences between NYC and rest-of-state procedures.
Buying a Rifle or Shotgun in New York
How to legally purchase a rifle or shotgun in New York, including the semiautomatic rifle license requirement, age restrictions, and the separate NYC permitting process.
First-Time Gun Buyer Guide for New York
A complete walkthrough for first-time firearm buyers in New York, covering legal requirements, licensing, background checks, and the differences between purchasing inside and outside New York City.
SAFE Act Compliance: Building a Legal Rifle in New York
Practical guidance for building or configuring an AR-platform or similar semiautomatic rifle that complies with the NY SAFE Act's one-feature test, including legal build strategies and features to avoid.
Storage Requirements
1Transportation
1Reciprocity
2New York Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
A guide to New York's concealed carry reciprocity rules, covering which states honor New York permits, why New York does not recognize out-of-state permits, and what protections FOPA provides for travelers passing through.
Traveling Between NY, NJ, CT, and PA With Firearms
Practical guidance for legally transporting firearms across the NY-NJ-CT-PA region, covering each state's laws, FOPA protections, and the risks of non-compliance in this heavily regulated corridor.