Reciprocity Issues New York does not recognize concealed carry permits from any other state. Non-residents must obtain a New York permit to legally carry within the state.
Rev. Code § 9.41. 098(2)(c). There are no state licensing requirements for the possession of rifles, shotguns or handguns.
The law allows 45 days from the date the application is submitted either for approval or denial. However, our turnaround time on approval is normally 2-3 weeks. If you wish to renew your current Virginia Resident Concealed Handgun Permit, you can apply in person or by mail.
Concealed carry is only legal with a NYPL. The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age. The application process may differ depending on the type of license and the issuing county.
The law is extremely vague on open carry. Open carry in public is not legal in most instances. While no law specifically bans open carry, a license to carry is issued to carry concealed as per penal law 400. Therefore, pistol permit holders must carry concealed.
Within approximately six months of receipt of your handgun application, and all required documents/forms, you will receive a letter informing you whether your application was approved.