New York State largely preempts firearms regulation through Penal Law Article 265, yet NYC retains exceptional authority under Administrative Code Title 10 chapter 3 to license handguns, rifles, and shotguns separately from the rest of the state.
Statewide preemption under Penal Law Article 265 occupies most firearm regulation, but New York City Charter section 435 and Administrative Code section 10-301 give the NYPD License Division power to license handguns, rifles, and shotguns within the five boroughs. NYC therefore runs a parallel system requiring a city handgun license, plus a separate permit to possess any rifle or shotgun under section 10-303. Out-of-state or upstate New York permits do not transfer into NYC. The city also enforces stricter assault-weapon, magazine, and storage rules layered on top of the state SAFE Act and CCIA. Federal background-check rules apply on top.
Possessing an unlicensed handgun in NYC is a Class C felony under Penal Law section 265.03; unlicensed rifles or shotguns violate Administrative Code section 10-303 and carry misdemeanor or felony exposure with fines up to $1,000.
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