New York City Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Constitutional Carry?

Does New York City allow constitutional carry?

Open Carry Permitted?

Is open carry permitted in New York City?

Gun Permit Licensure?

If New York City requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?

Minimum Age for Concealed Carry?

What is the minimum age in New York City to get a concealed carry permit?

Weapons Other Than Handguns Allowed?

Can you conceal carry weapons other than handguns in New York City with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?

Non-Resident Permitting?

Does New York City issue concealed carry permits to non-residents?

Public Access to Concealed Carry Registry?

Does New York City allow the public to access concealed carry registry information through public records law?

Carry in Vehicle?

Can you carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle in New York City?

Carry at Roadside Rest Areas?

Can you carry a concealed firearm at roadside rest areas in New York City?

Carry in State/National Parks, State/National Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)?

Can you carry a concealed firearm in state/national parks, state/national forests and Wildlife Management Areas in New York City?

Carry in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol?

Can you carry a firearm in restaurants that serve alcohol in New York City?

Store in a Vehicle in an Employee Parking Lot?

Does New York City have laws relating to storing firearms in private vehicles in an employee parking lot?

Must Notify Officer You're Carrying?

Are you required to notify a police officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in New York City?

Magazine Limits for Handguns?

Does New York City have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?

Ammunition Restrictions?

Does New York City have ammunition restrictions?

"No Weapons Allowed" Signs Enforced?

Are "No Weapons Allowed" signs enforced in New York City? If yes, violating the sign would be considered to be a crime. If no, violating the sign would not be considered a criminal offense.

Preemption?

Does New York City have preemption laws related to concealed carry (i.e. Does state law supersede local laws regarding the possession of handguns)?

Red Flag Law?

Does New York City have a red flag law?

Tasers or Stun Guns?

Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in New York City?

Requirements:

An applicant must:

• Show proper cause exists for the issuance of a carry license, including, for example, target shooting, hunting or self-defense;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Be of good moral character;
• Have no prior conviction for a felony or other serious offense;
• Have no prior conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence;
• Disclose whether he or she is or has been the subject or recipient of an order of protection or a temporary order of protection;
• Not have had a license revoked or be under a suspension or ineligibility order;
• Disclose any history of mental illness;
• Be free from any disability or condition that may affect the ability to safely possess or use a handgun;
• Reside or maintain a principal place of business within the confines of New York City;
• Not have good cause that exists for the denial of the license; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

Fees:

Initial Permits and renewals  $340 
Fingerprint fees are $87

Valid For:

3 years

Processing Time:

Up to 6 months

Application:

Link to Register/Create a profile.
Link to Application Instructions.

Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits:

Part-time NY City residents or anyone who is principally employed or has his or her principal place of business within New York City can apply using the same process are residents.

Name/Address Changes:

Complete an Address/Employment Change Report within 10 days. Submit the form along with a recent utility bill for the current address. Failure to report an address change within 10 days may result in the suspension/revocation of your license. See the form for detailed information regarding the various permit types.

Lost/Stolen Permits:

Contact the Handgun Section of the NYPD License Division at (646) 610-5560.

Step 1:

Determine the type of license for which you would like to submit an application.

Step 2:

You must first register/create a profile using your email address.

Step 3:

Upload the necessary documents and submit completed application. Documents include:

• Passport-style photo;
• New York State driver’s license;
• Social Security card;
• Proof of date of birth;
• Proof of residence;
• Acknowledgement of Person Agreeing to Safeguard Firearms form;
• Affidavit of Co-Habitant form;
• Affidavit of Familiarity with Rules and Laws;
• Law Enforcement Firearm Removal Inquiry;
• “Good guy” letter;
• If you are applying for a Special Carry license, upload the front and back of your county license; and
• If you have more than 4 guns, you must upload a photo of your safe open and closed.

Step 4:

After submission, additional documents must be uploaded. Finalize and submit your application.

Step 5:

NYPD License Division will contact you to schedule a date and time for you to come to NYPD License Division to pay applicable fees and be fingerprinted. You must bring with you originals of all uploaded documents.

Step 6:

After your application and all required documents/forms have been received and reviewed, you will be scheduled for an in-person interview.

Step 7:

Within approximately 6 months of receipt of your handgun application and all required documents/forms, you will receive a letter informing you whether your application was approved.

Step 1:

Do not submit a renewal application until you receive a renewal processing letter in the mail. The letter will contain a PIN #, list of required documents and a payment authorization form.

Step 2:

If you have not previously registered online, that will be your first step. Follow the online instructions. 

Step 3:

Once your registration is complete you can complete and submit your application

Step 4:

After submitting your on-line renewal application, you must mail the appropriate renewal fee to the address listed on the “Payment Authorization” form. The License Division will not review your submitted renewal application until your renewal fee has been received.

Step 5:

The License Division may also request any additional documents/forms needed to process your application. As soon as a decision is made regarding your renewal application, you will be notified.

Where Can I Carry a Concealed Firearm in New York City?

• Carry in restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? No. It is illegal to possess a loaded firearm in any motor vehicle without a valid NYPL. New York law does provide an exception for persons transporting a firearm interstate and through New York if they are able to legally possess firearms both at their point of origin as well as in their destination. The firearm and ammunition must be in separate locked boxes and placed in the trunk. If you happen to stop at a motel overnight, you are in violation of the law and subject to arrest if found with a firearm. If you travel through New York City, you are required to follow the state law. You must have a New York state pistol license with the firearm and ammunition in separate locked boxes and placed in the trunk. You are not permitted to stop in the city.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? No.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests and WMAs? No.
• Carry in Forestry Lands owned by State University of New York College of environmental science and forestry? Yes.
• Carry in places of worship? There is no State statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.

Where Can't I Carry a Concealed Firearm in New York City?

Places off-limits even with a permit/license

• Buildings or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university;
• On the grounds of a residential child care facility;
• In state parks, except for hunting purposes where permitted;
• Statue Cruises ferry to Ellis Island & Liberty Island, and the Statue of Liberty Natl Monument;
• Public campgrounds, except during the spring and fall hunting seasons;
• Lake George Battlefield Park;
• Zoar Valley Multiple-Use Area, except during the small-game and big-game hunting seasons;
• Specified trails on the Adirondack Mountain Reserve;
• Courthouses;
• Any facility of the Department of Mental Hygiene, or any residential facility which has an operating certificate issued by the department, except with permission of the director of the facility;
• At any facility operated or licensed by the Office of Mental Health of the Department of Mental Hygiene;
• Government buildings in certain cities and counties;
• Airports; and
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

Do firearms need to be registered in New York City?

Yes.

Is a permit required to purchase a gun in New York City?

Yes. Pistol permits are prerequisites to purchase handguns and long guns respectively. A separate

Are background checks required for private gun sales in New York City?

Yes.

Is there a waiting period after purchasing a firearm in New York City?

Although there is no specific waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm in New York, all handgun purchasers must obtain a NYPL, and such licenses may take up to 6 months to process.

What are the knife laws in New York City?

The circumstances surrounding the carrying of the knife is what makes its possession illegal. Under the New York City Administrative Code Sections (b) and (c), here are the circumstances which make carrying a knife illegal: (b.) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on his or her person or have in such person’s possession, in any public place, street or park any knife which has a blade length of four inches or more. (c.) It shall be unlawful for any person in a public place, street or park, to wear outside of his or her clothing or carry in open view any knife with an exposed or unexposed blade unless such person is actually using such knife for a lawful purpose as set forth in subdivision d of this section.”

What are the laws regarding carrying a firearm while using alcohol or prescription medication in NYC

Not addressed in state statutes.
As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.