Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes. You are still required to have a license to possess a pistol or revolver. Nothing in the recent United States Supreme Court decision changes this fact.  

 The two most common licenses for a pistol or revolver are a license to “have and possess” and a license to “have and carry concealed.”   

A “have and possess” license is commonly referred to as a “premises license,” which authorizes the license holder to possess a firearm at a certain location such as their home or place of business.

A “have and carry concealed” license is commonly referred to as a “concealed carry license,” which authorizes the license holder to carry a pistol or revolver on their person.

 Yes. The terms license and permit are used interchangeably.  

 No. You are not required to show a need for self-defense to get a pistol or revolver license.  

 Yes. Retired law enforcement officials will need to apply for a concealed carry license. 

Any individual who seeks to obtain a concealed carry license for a pistol or revolver will be required to take the 16-hour classroom and 2-hour live-fire firearm safety training course. This will be required for concealed carry licenses issued on or after September 1, 2022.  

Individuals renewing their license in New York City or Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties must complete the training.

Starting September 4, 2022, you may apply for a Semi-Automatic Rifle License through your county/local licensing officer. Existing firearm license holders can add a Semi-Automatic Rifle to their firearm license through their local licensing officer. 

A Semi-Automatic Rifle License is required to purchase or take ownership of a semiautomatic rifle on or after September 4, 2022. (WE ASSIST AND OFFER YOU THIS PROCESS IN STORE)

Any person that lawfully possesses a semi-automatic rifle prior to September 4, 2022, will not be required to obtain the Semi-Automatic Rifle License. 

The Semi-Automatic Rifle License is only required for persons acquiring a semiautomatic rifle on or after September 4, 2022.

 Yes. Starting on September 4, 2022, the minimum age to purchase or take ownership of a semi-automatic rifle is 21 years old. If you are younger than 21 years old, and lawfully acquired a semi-automatic rifle prior to September 4, 2022, you may continue to possess that rifle.