Is firearms legal in New York?

Q: Is firearms legal in New York?

Firearms in New York is restricted. New York requires a license to carry concealed — a carry-concealed pistol license — and post-Bruen it is shall-issue, but it requires training, references, an interview, and a "good moral character" review. The minimum age is 21, and many sensitive locations are off-limits.

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Restricted: New York requires a license to carry concealed — a carry-concealed pistol license — and post-Bruen it is shall-issue, but it requires training, references, an interview, and a "good moral character" review.

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New York requires a license to carry concealed — a carry-concealed pistol license — and post-Bruen it is shall-issue, but it requires training, references, an interview, and a "good moral character" review. The minimum age is 21, and many sensitive locations are off-limits.

Source: https://troopers.ny.gov/firearms · Updated July 12, 2026

New York Firearms topics

Concealed Carry in New York →Restricted
New York requires a license to carry concealed — a carry-concealed pistol license — and post-Bruen it is shall-issue, but it requires training, references, an interview, and a "good moral character" review.
Open Carry in New York →Restricted
Open carry of a handgun is effectively not permitted in New York — the only license is to "carry concealed."
Magazine Capacity in New York →Restricted
In New York a magazine may not hold more than 10 rounds, and loading more than 10 rounds is also unlawful, under the SAFE Act.
Gun Possession in New York →Restricted
New York has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) and bans "assault weapons" and magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the SAFE Act.
Transporting Firearms in New York →Restricted
A New York license is required to possess a handgun, and someone without one generally may not transport a handgun at all, apart from the narrow federal FOPA peaceable-journey exception.
Duty to Inform Police in New York →Conditional
New York has no proactive duty to inform, but every licensee carrying a pistol or revolver must have the license on their person, and must exhibit it for inspection whenever a peace or police officer demands it (Penal Law § 400.00(8)).
Suppressors & Silencers in New York →Restricted
Firearm silencers are banned in New York.
Reciprocity — where is my New York permit honored? →
State-by-state map of which states honor a New York concealed-carry permit.

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