Firearm Form Application With Firearms In Queens
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While no law specifically bans open carry, a pistol license to carry is issued to carry concealed. Concealed carry is only legal with a New York Pistol License (NYPL). The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
It is illegal to possess an unregistered handgun. Open carry is not addressed in New York state law, although a New York Pistol License (NYPL) is required to possess a loaded handgun outside of the home or place of business. Concealed carry is only legal with a NYPL.
No NYS permit is required for shotguns and non-semiautomatic rifles. Firearms deemed "assault weapons" cannot be bought. Firearm registration? Handguns: All handguns must be registered under a license.
