NEW YORK · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in New York (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: PROHIBITED statewide (CCIA). Concealed: shall-issue permit but with very broad "sensitive locations" list (Times Square, transit, parks, places of worship, etc.).
Notable
SAFE Act bans many semi-auto rifles; concealed-carry permits are highly restrictive.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in New York — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in New York, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact New York statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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