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.
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 should expect it to take a minimum of six (6) to seven (7) months from the time of application until a license is either granted or denied. Where do I apply for Pistol License in Suffolk County, NY?
You must be at least 21 years old and complete the proper training administrated by live instruction. An online course is not accepted. There are two choices for a pistol license: Premise License Only and Concealed Carry. If you wish to apply for the premise license, you need to complete the Basic Pistol Safety Course.
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.
NYS Required Pistol Permit Firearms ($325) This is a 16-hour course required by NYS prior to applying for the Pistol Permit. This Firearms Safety Course is required by the recent changes to NYS Law in order to obtain a NYS Pistol Permit.
Now with that being said in NY state obtaining a pistol permit is not a small hurdle. It's generally not a difficult process for most people it's just long. I would start the handgun process immediately as there is a lot of wait time built into that process.
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.
Residents with a New York State and out of state identification may navigate to .firearms.troopers.ny and select “Check Recertification Status”. Out of state identification numbers may still be used to check your status by entering it in the DMV Client ID field.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.