New York Statewide Rule

Concealed Carry Permit Rules in New York

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across New York (2026)

New York requires a state-issued concealed carry license under Penal Law § 400.00, with mandatory training and a long list of statewide sensitive locations where carry is forbidden.

Key Facts

Training required: 18 hours total
Sensitive locations: Penal Law § 265.01-e
Permit issuer: County licensing officer
Default on private property: No carry without consent

Source: New York State Senate

Full Breakdown

Following the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, applicants must complete 16 hours of classroom and 2 hours of live-fire training, submit four character references, and disclose social media accounts. Licenses are issued by the county licensing officer and recognized statewide except where local rules restrict. Penal Law § 265.01-e creates a uniform list of sensitive locations including schools, government buildings, public transit, places of worship, parks, and Times Square where licensed carry is prohibited. Private property is presumed off-limits unless owners post permission.

Violations & Penalties

Unlicensed concealed carry is a class E felony; carrying in a sensitive location is a class E felony with up to four years in prison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a concealed carry license in New York?

Apply through your county licensing officer, complete the 18-hour CCIA training course, pass background and character review, and pay the local processing fees. Approval typically takes several months.

Where am I prohibited from carrying with a New York license?

Penal Law § 265.01-e bars carry in schools, courts, polling places, public transit, parks, places of worship, bars, and many other sensitive locations regardless of any local permission.

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