Firearms Licensing
New York firearms licensing requirements, procedures, and regulations.
Pistol Permit
Information about obtaining, renewing, and recertifying a New York pistol permit (premises or carry) under PL 400.00.
Adding and Removing Firearms from Your Pistol Permit
New York handgun licenses identify the licensed handguns. Outside New York City, Penal Law Section 400.00 provides an amendment process, while New York City uses the NYPD License Division process.
EffectiveCounty-by-County Licensing Differences
Penal Law Section 400.00 supplies the statewide licensing framework, while filing offices, local procedures, statutory fees, renewal systems, and one Westchester eligibility rule vary by jurisdiction.
EffectiveHow to Apply for a New York Pistol Permit (Outside NYC)
Outside NYC, applicants use county or local licensing authorities under PL 400.00. New York guidance permits nonresident applications, while the statute directs applicants with a New York residence, principal employment, or qualifying business to the corresponding locality.
EffectiveNew York Pistol Permit Recertification and Local Renewal
State Police recertification applies to most New York pistol licensees outside New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Carry licenses recertify every three years and other covered licenses every five years.
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Concealed Carry License
Requirements and procedures for obtaining a New York concealed carry license under the CCIA framework.
NYC Firearms License
NYPD License Division handgun, rifle, and shotgun licensing within the five boroughs of New York City.
Semiautomatic Rifle License
Requirements for the statewide semiautomatic rifle license enacted in 2022, including age and application procedures.