Firearm Form Application With Firearms In New York
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All handgun owners in New York must obtain a license identifying each handgun they own. See Licensing of Gun Owners in New York regarding the license requirement.
Owning a gun in New York is legal but comes with strict requirements that must be met to avoid getting in trouble with the law. You need to have a license, register your gun, comply with restrictions on the types of guns that can be owned, undergo a background check, and store your gun properly.
In the STATE of NY , there is no registration of rifles and shotguns, only handguns and “assault weapons”. In NY CITY, all firearms are supposed to be licensed and registered.
Approximately 10 to 12 months on average, but it may take longer for some applications. For what purpose can I obtain a pistol license? Target shooting, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Only those firearms subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA) (e.g., machineguns, short–barreled rifles and shotguns, silencers, destructive devices, and firearms designated as “any other weapons”) must be registered with ATF. Firearms registration may be required by state or local law.
The State of New York will issue a NYPL (New York Pistol License), which allows concealed carry, to both residents and non-residents provided the non-resident is employed in the state of New York. New York City issues their own permits, valid statewide. NYPL's are not valid in New York City unless they are validated.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
NY STATE, or NY CITY ? In the STATE of NY , there is no registration of rifles and shotguns, only handguns and “assault weapons”. In NY CITY, all firearms are supposed to be licensed and registered.
The process for obtaining a handgun license in New York City is long (between 3 – 6 months, and waits up to 8-10 months are not entirely uncommon), and compared to many other jurisdictions, rather expensive. It's not particularly difficult, but it is tedious and incredibly time consuming.
