Application Form For Firearm License In Queens
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Although open carry is not directly mentioned, New York State prohibits any state resident without a NY Pistol License, over the age of 21, from possessing a handgun without a valid license.
Disqualifying Factors for a Pistol or Semi-automatic Rifle Permit. You have been convicted of any misdemeanor offense in any jurisdiction or in the former penal law that includes all of the essential elements of a felony offense as defined in the current penal law.
Processing Time The background investigation for a pistol permit takes approximately 6 to 12 months but is dependent upon the applicant's diligence and timely submission of documents.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
You can apply online or in person. You must be 21 years of age. Processing time varies depending on location. Learn more about firearm permits and licenses.
You have to keep your gun out of sight. If someone can see your gun through your car window, that could be illegal. The law says it has to be hidden, usually in a locked container. If you are found guilty of carrying a gun openly in a public place, you could be charged under PC 26350.
For example, New York City requires that all guns be unloaded, in a case, and out of sight, even when you are with the vehicle (Penal Law § 265.45).
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
It is unlawful for any person to carry, possess or transport a handgun in or through the state unless he has a valid New York license.
State Parks: No firearms unless specifically stated otherwise. These often include places such as golf courses, campgrounds, nature centers, and historic sites.
