New York CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor New York's CCW Permit:
Alaska,
Arizona,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Michigan,
Missouri,
Montana,
New York,
Oklahoma,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah
State CCW Permits that New York Honors:
New York,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
What happens to lawfully possessed firearms belonging to a licensee who has died?
The person designated as the executor or administrator of the
deceased's estate may lawfully possess the firearms in question for a
period of up to 15 days for the sole purpose of lawfully disposing of
the firearms.
If this cannot be accomplished within the 15-day time frame, the
weapons must be surrendered to a law enforcement agency who would then
hold the weapons for safe keeping for a period not to exceed 2 years
during which time the weapons may still be disposed of.
If the weapons are not disposed of within that time period, they will
be classified as nuisance properties and destroyed.
Are antique handguns subject to the same laws as those applied to modern handguns?
The Penal Law definition of antique firearm is generally applied to
muzzle loading black powder firearms, but also applies to pistols or
revolvers "that use fixed cartridges which are no longer available in
the ordinary channels of commercial trade".
Muzzle loading pistols or revolvers do not have to be registered on a
pistol permit if the owner never intends to fire them.
If they are possessed in a loaded condition or are simply possessed
simultaneously with the components necessary to make them fire, they
must first be registered on a valid pistol permit. Note: Should a
manufacturer begin to produce ammunition for a pistol or revolver for
which ammunition had not been available previously, that weapon no
longer meets the criteria of an antique weapon and is required to be
registered. A pistol or revolver, regardless of age, when possessed
with the ammunition necessary to make it discharge, is required to be
registered.
What section of the Penal Law authorizes the placing of restrictions on pistol permits by the issuing authority?
The
Penal Law does not specifically authorize the placing of restrictions
on pistol permits. However, court decisions have consistently supported
the ability of licensing officials to impose these restrictions. Such
an imposition is an administrative function of the licensing officer.
Licensees in violation of these restrictions would therefore not be
subject to criminal prosecution but would face action being taken by
the court of issuance in the form of suspension or possible revocation
of the license.
Can a licensee who owns two homes in separate counties obtain pistol permits in both counties?
No. An application for a pistol permit can only be made in the county in which the applicant primarily resides.
Is it lawful to ship a firearm through the mail or by common carrier?
Yes,
under certain circumstances. A licensee may ship a handgun to a
gunsmith or back to the manufacturer for alteration and/or repair.
Is a pistol permit issued by a licensing officer in an upstate county valid in New York City?
No. A pistol permit issued by an upstate county is valid in any other
county in New York State except New York City. In order for an upstate
licensee to lawfully carry a handgun in New York City, he/she must
first make application with the New York City Police Department to have
their permit "validated." An investigation will be conducted to
determine the authenticity of the license, after which a "needs
assessment" will be conducted to determine whether the applicant has
sufficiently demonstrated a "need" to possess a handgun under the
circumstances provided.
The simple desire to possess a handgun while in New York City, without
some other extenuating circumstances, will not serve to present a
"need" suitable to receive authorization. In cases where "need" is
sufficiently demonstrated, permission will be given, usually for a
specific period of time, after which the process would start over
again.
Are stun guns legal?
NEW YORK: Illegal
New York Consolidated Law (McKinney’s) Book 39. Penal Law. Article 265.
Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons 265.00 15-a. "Electronic dart gun"
means any device designed primarily as a weapon, the purpose of which
is to momentarily stun, knock out or paralyze a person by passing an
electrical shock to such person by means of a dart or projectile. 15-c.
"Electronic stun gun" means any device designed primarily as a weapon,
the purpose of which is to momentarily stun, cause mental
disorientation, knock out or paralyze a person by passing a high
voltage electrical shock to such person.
Article 265.01 Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. A
person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth
degree when: (1) He possesses any firearm, electronic dart gun,
electronic stun gun ***; or ***
SUMMARY: Possession is banned of Stunning Devices in New York.
Are stun guns ilegal in New York City?
NEW YORK CITY: Illegal
Administrative Code of the City of New York 10-135 Prohibition on sale
and possession of electronic stun guns.
a. As used in this section, "electronic stun gun" shall mean any device
designed primarily as a weapon, the purpose of which is to stun, render
unconscious or paralyze a person by passing an electronic shock to such
person, but shall not include an "electronic dart gun" as such term is
defined in section 265.00 of the penal law. b. It shall be unlawful for
any person to sell or offer for sale or to have in his or her
possession within the jurisdiction of the city any electronic gun.
c. Violation of this section shall be a class A misdemeanor.
[Exemptions under this section are provided for police officers
operating under regular department procedures or guidelines and for
manufacturers of electronic stun guns scheduled for bulk shipment.
NOTE: The electronic stun gun is not a "firearm" under the Federal Gun
Control Act of 1968 because it does not "...expel a projectile by the
action of an explosive..."]
SUMMARY: Possession and sales of Stunning Devices are banned in New
York City
Is peper spray legal in New York?
New York: New York
residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms
Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state.