National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in New York
January 11, 2016
The process of obtaining a carry permit in New York is long and difficult. Individuals who wish to apply for a permit shall go to the Licensing authority in the county or city where they reside to find out all the information regarding the application.
Fifty-five out of fifty-nine licensing offices in New York are issuing carry licenses through the court. The judge serves as the licensing officer while the law enforcement agencies do the criminal background check. In New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the police commissioners or sheriffs are the licensing officers.
Licenses issued by the New York City are valid up to 2 years, while licenses from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester expire after five years. Licenses from upstate counties have lifetime validity.
Note: A new law which was passed on January 15, 2013 requires permit holders to verify the information on their permits every five years. The information includes the following: name, birthday, gender, race, home address, social security number, the firearms on possession and e-mail address. This is done to keep the information updated. If a person does not recertify his permit, he or she will receive a notice to recertify it. Failure to recertify may result to the permit being invalid and the holder will need to apply again.
Types of Pistol Permits
Section 400.00 Subd. 2 Of The New York State Penal Law
a. Premise Dwelling – possessed by a householder
b. Premise Business – possessed by an individual in his place of business.
c. Bank or Express Messenger – possessed by a messenger of a banking institution.
d. Justice of The Supreme Court 1st or 2nd Judicial Dept. or Judge of NYC Civil or Criminal Court – possessed by a judge or justice of New York court.
e. Employee of Corrections – possessed by a regular employee on a correctional facility, state prison, workhouse, county jail or juvenile detention centers.
f. Proper Cause – possessed by any individual for a proper cause
g. Antique Pistols – possessed by any individual as defined in section 400.00 Subd. 2(i)(ii)(1)(2)
From the New York State Police Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: “What section of the Penal Law authorizes the placing of restrictions on pistol permits by the issuing authority?”
Answer: “The Penal Law does not specifically authorize the placing of restrictions on pistol permits. However, court decisions have consistently supported the ability of licensing officials to impose these restrictions. Such an imposition is an administrative function of the licensing officer. Licensees in violation of these restrictions would therefore not be subject to criminal prosecution but would face action being taken by the court of issuance in the form of suspension or possible revocation of the license.”
An applicant should satisfy the following:
a. Has a good moral character
b. Has not been convicted for felony and other criminal offenses
c. Should inform the authority about any history of mental illness
d. Should be free from psychiatric disorders and other diseases that can affect his or her ability to carry a firearm safely
e. Should be a resident of any of the 5 western towns of Suffolk County namely; Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown
f. Should be at least 21 years old (No age restriction for the members of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard of the State of New York, Air Force or Marine Corps
g. Has not been suspended from carrying firearms
h. Has not been convicted of domestic violence
The applicant shall include a photo of himself not taken more than thirty days before the submission of the application.
Applying for a Permit in New York
January 11, 2016
The process of obtaining a carry permit in New York is long and difficult. Individuals who wish to apply for a permit shall go to the Licensing authority in the county or city where they reside to find out all the information regarding the application.
Fifty-five out of fifty-nine licensing offices in New York are issuing carry licenses through the court. The judge serves as the licensing officer while the law enforcement agencies do the criminal background check. In New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the police commissioners or sheriffs are the licensing officers.
Licenses issued by the New York City are valid up to 2 years, while licenses from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester expire after five years. Licenses from upstate counties have lifetime validity.
Note: A new law which was passed on January 15, 2013 requires permit holders to verify the information on their permits every five years. The information includes the following: name, birthday, gender, race, home address, social security number, the firearms on possession and e-mail address. This is done to keep the information updated. If a person does not recertify his permit, he or she will receive a notice to recertify it. Failure to recertify may result to the permit being invalid and the holder will need to apply again.
Types of Pistol Permits
Section 400.00 Subd. 2 Of The New York State Penal Law
a. Premise Dwelling – possessed by a householder
b. Premise Business – possessed by an individual in his place of business.
c. Bank or Express Messenger – possessed by a messenger of a banking institution.
d. Justice of The Supreme Court 1st or 2nd Judicial Dept. or Judge of NYC Civil or Criminal Court – possessed by a judge or justice of New York court.
e. Employee of Corrections – possessed by a regular employee on a correctional facility, state prison, workhouse, county jail or juvenile detention centers.
f. Proper Cause – possessed by any individual for a proper cause
g. Antique Pistols – possessed by any individual as defined in section 400.00 Subd. 2(i)(ii)(1)(2)
From the New York State Police Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: “What section of the Penal Law authorizes the placing of restrictions on pistol permits by the issuing authority?”
Answer: “The Penal Law does not specifically authorize the placing of restrictions on pistol permits. However, court decisions have consistently supported the ability of licensing officials to impose these restrictions. Such an imposition is an administrative function of the licensing officer. Licensees in violation of these restrictions would therefore not be subject to criminal prosecution but would face action being taken by the court of issuance in the form of suspension or possible revocation of the license.”
An applicant should satisfy the following:
a. Has a good moral character
b. Has not been convicted for felony and other criminal offenses
c. Should inform the authority about any history of mental illness
d. Should be free from psychiatric disorders and other diseases that can affect his or her ability to carry a firearm safely
e. Should be a resident of any of the 5 western towns of Suffolk County namely; Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown
f. Should be at least 21 years old (No age restriction for the members of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard of the State of New York, Air Force or Marine Corps
g. Has not been suspended from carrying firearms
h. Has not been convicted of domestic violence
The applicant shall include a photo of himself not taken more than thirty days before the submission of the application.