CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101NORTHEAST REGION · NY
New York
Concealed Carry Guide
New York generally requires a pistol license with the appropriate carry authority. The application route and local instructions vary by county and in New York City.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
New York carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Local licensing officer; process varies by county and New York City
LAST REVIEWED
August 16, 2026
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PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
New York generally requires a pistol license with the appropriate carry authority. The application route and local instructions vary by county and in New York City.
02
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
New York requires specified concealed-carry training for many applicants, with statutory exemptions and jurisdiction-specific administration. Use the current state and local instructions.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
Ordinary nonresident eligibility is limited and fact-specific. People with qualifying New York connections should confirm the correct licensing officer and current court guidance.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official New York references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.