Possession of handguns, rifles, or shotguns in New York City requires a license or a permit issued by the NYPD License Division. The City issues licenses to own a handgun and permits for rifles and shotguns. You can apply online or in person. You must be 21 years of age.
An example of a proper cause would be someone whose life is in imminent danger — supported by a restraining order against another person — and needs self-protection. One general exception to open carry is for hunting and being on your own property.
NYC banned guns by making the regulation process nearly impossible. You need to apply for a license which is a expensive (non refundable) and extraordinarily difficult process, not to mention nearly everyone gets denied. Also, the speed is so slow, you will never get the approval.
Possession of handguns, rifles, or shotguns in New York City requires a license or a permit issued by the NYPD License Division. The City issues licenses to own a handgun and permits for rifles and shotguns. You can apply online or in person. You must be 21 years of age.
An example of a proper cause would be someone whose life is in imminent danger — supported by a restraining order against another person — and needs self-protection. One general exception to open carry is for hunting and being on your own property.
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.
“Assault Weapons” The SAFE ACT bans most semi-automatic rifles by making it a felony to possess a semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine that has one or more cosmetic features that New York finds undesirable, such as: A folding or adjustable stock.
New York among the strongest gun laws in the country, with one of the lowest rates of gun violence and gun ownership.
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.