Reciprocity Guidelines for New York
New York is a May Issue state that does not recognize carry permits/licenses issued by other states. Note: The New York State license is not accepted on the 5 counties of New York City if it is not validated by New York City.
Applying for a Permit in New York
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 […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
NY Penal Code 400 Initial or renewal application for a license to carry must be made on the licensing office of county or city of which an individual resides, employed or have his place of business. Starting October 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals allows individuals who live part time in New York […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Firearms are not allowed inside the courthouses and US attorney offices even for peace officers and federal officers. Counties and cities may restrict the possession of firearms on their governmental buildings. §265.01a. Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. No person is allowed to carry a rifle, shotgun or any firearm in school vehicles, […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
It is not determined whether the “No Firearm” signs in New York have the force of the law, so nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you to stay away from posted establishments. Note: As per recommendation of the nationalcarryacademy.com, when you come into an establishment that is posted with “No Firearm” sign, give the management “No Firearms = No […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
The law does not oblige a concealed carrier in New York to inform immediately a police officer on contact. Penal Code § 400.00. 8. License: exhibition and display. Whenever carrying, an individual must always have with him or her a carry permit. It should be presented when asked by a police officer on duty.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Chapter II – Lands and ForestsSection 190. The state does not allow carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas. Note: There are two different agencies in New York that are responsible in operating the parks and recreational places within the state. These are the Department of Environmental […]
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New York Permit
The state of New York does not allow carrying of loaded firearms in vehicles without a valid New York permit. It is okay to transport a firearm within New York from a state that allows an individual to carry legally to a state which also allows carrying for that individual. The trip should not be […]
Open Carry Laws for New York
Carrying of a firearm in New York requires you to have a New York carry permit. Open carrying may lead to revocation of a person’s carry permit.
Carry Law Preemptions for New York
§ 400.00. Licenses to Carry, Possess, Repair and Dispose of Firearms Carry permits/licenses issued pursuant to this section shall not be transferable. The carry license issued on an individual shall be effective within the state, except if the permit is invalid in the city of New York and there is a need for a special […]