Us Amendment On Guns In Suffolk
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You would need to obtain a concealed carry license. You cannot legally carry a concealed pistol or revolver outside of your home in New York State if you only have a premises license, which only allows you to possess a pistol or revolver in your home or place of business.
State Right to Bear Arms in New York New York courts have held that the rights conferred by this provision are co-extensive with the rights conferred by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Firearm Prohibitions in New York Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
In new gun legislation signed on Wednesday by Governor Hochul, guns are now required to have tobacco-like warning labels informing owners of the dangers of owning a firearm. Including unintentional death to children and increasing the risk of death during domestic disputes.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
The Act requires the holders of handgun permits to be re-certified every five years with the local county clerk or sheriff.
Any individual who seeks to obtain a concealed carry license for a pistol or revolver will be required to take the 16-hour classroom and 2-hour live-fire firearm safety training course. This will be required for concealed carry licenses issued on or after September 1, 2022.
The section of NY law that deals with recertification is in NY Penal Law 400.00(10-b), (see below,) with the most relevant part being: “Failure to recertify shall act as a revocation of such license.” No “ifs, ands or buts,” if you don't recertify on time or your submitted paperwork has problems you lose your license.
Carry Concealed Pistol Permits must be recertified with NYS every 3 Years. Possess on Premises Pistol Permits must be recertified with NYS every 5 Years. More information on Pistol Permit Recertification can be found on the NYS Recertification Website.
