New York Gun Laws
- Background check required? Yes, a licensed firearms dealer must complete a background check on any private sale or exchange of a firearm (except between family members).[1]
- Permit required to purchase? Yes, in New York City, a permit is required for all firearms. In the rest of the state, a permit is only required for handguns.[2]
- Permit required to concealed carry? Yes[3]
- Firearm laws: Article 39-DD, Article 265, Article 400
- Concealed carry law – PEN § 400.00(2)
New York Pistol Permit
New York State
All individuals are legally required to have a valid license to carry a concealed handgun. Out-of-state concealed carry licenses are not recognized. Individuals who wish to apply must be a New York resident, at least 21 years old, be of good moral character, and have no prior felonies.[4] Individuals must complete at least 16 hours of in-person classroom training and 2 hours of live-fire training before a license will be issued.[5]
To obtain a concealed carry license, individuals will need to[6]:
- Complete the State of New York Pistol/Revolver License Application (PPB-3)
- Attach a photo taken within the previous 30 days of the applicant.[7]
- Submit the application to the police or sheriff’s department for the county in which the person is a resident or has a place of business.
- Wait for the application to be processed, which may take up to six months.[8]
New York City
The NYPD issues licenses in NYC, and applications must be submitted online.[9] Individuals must register online, follow the on-screen instructions, and upload the required documents.