New York Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: October 9, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Prohibited
Permit honored in
26 states
New York honors
0 states
New York Gun Laws
Reciprocity of New York's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Prohibited
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Varies by city/county
State Parks
Prohibited
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
Prohibited
Firearms at Colleges
Concealed guns on campus prohibited by law.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Prohibited
Church Carry
Prohibited
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
Firearms must be securely stored when one knows or reasonably should know that a juvenile can gain access to the firearm without the permission of their parent or guardian or when a resident of the premises is ineligible to possess a firearm.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds are illegal.
Suppressor Ownership
Prohibited.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
No firearms in vehicles in NY without a valid NY permit / license
Firearm Law Uniformity
There are significant differences between most of the state and New York City. Be very cautious when doing research related to state laws that may not apply to NYC.
Permit Training Requirements
Varies by county
Non-Resident Permits
Non-residents may apply
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
Duty to Retreat before using Deadly Force except when in your dwelling (35-15)
Places Off Limits
- Any place owned or controlled by federal, state, or local government for the purpose of government administration, including courts
- Any location providing health, behavioral health, or chemical dependence care or services
- Places of worship, except persons responsible for security there
- Libraries, public playgrounds, public parks, and zoos. Privately held land within a public park not dedicated to public use, and the Adirondack/Catskill forest preserve, are excluded
- Locations of programs licensed, regulated, certified, funded, or approved by the Office of Children and Family Services serving children, youth, or young adults, legally exempt childcare providers, and NYC-permitted childcare programs
- Nursery schools, preschools, and summer camps
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Mental Health
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
- Homeless shelters, runaway homeless youth shelters, family shelters, adult shelters, domestic violence shelters, emergency shelters, and residential programs for domestic violence victims
- Residential settings licensed, certified, regulated, funded, or operated by the Department of Health
- Buildings and grounds, owned or leased, of educational institutions of every kind — colleges and universities, private career schools, school districts, public and private and charter and non-public schools, BOCES, special act schools, preschool special education programs, schools for students with disabilities, and state-operated or supported schools
- Public transportation and transit of every kind — subway cars, train cars, buses, ferries, railroad, omnibus, marine and aviation transportation, plus airports, train stations, subway and rail stations, and bus terminals
- Establishments licensed for on-premises alcohol consumption, and cannabis establishments licensed for on-premises consumption
- Venues for performance, art, entertainment, gaming, or sporting events — theaters, stadiums, racetracks, museums, amusement parks, performance venues, concerts, exhibits, conference centers, banquet halls, gaming facilities, and video lottery terminal facilities
- Any location being used as a polling place
- Public sidewalks or areas restricted from general access for a limited time or special event under a government permit, subject to heightened law enforcement protection, or otherwise restricted by a government entity, where identified by clear and conspicuous signage
- Any gathering of individuals collectively expressing constitutional rights to protest or assemble
- Times Square, as determined and identified by New York City, where marked with signage
Also off limits:
- Roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks
- Portions of DEC lands — public campgrounds except during spring and fall hunting seasons, Lake George Battlefield Park at all times, Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area outside hunting seasons, the Belleayre/Gore/Whiteface ski centers outside fall hunting season and within 1,000 feet of any road, parking area, lift, building, or facility, and specified Adirondack Mountain Reserve foot trails
- All Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation facilities, on the person or in a vehicle, absent a permit
- Any location providing health, behavioral health, or chemical dependence care or services
- Places of worship, except persons responsible for security there
- Libraries, public playgrounds, public parks, and zoos. Privately held land within a public park not dedicated to public use, and the Adirondack/Catskill forest preserve, are excluded
- Locations of programs licensed, regulated, certified, funded, or approved by the Office of Children and Family Services serving children, youth, or young adults, legally exempt childcare providers, and NYC-permitted childcare programs
- Nursery schools, preschools, and summer camps
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Mental Health
- Programs licensed or funded by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
- Homeless shelters, runaway homeless youth shelters, family shelters, adult shelters, domestic violence shelters, emergency shelters, and residential programs for domestic violence victims
- Residential settings licensed, certified, regulated, funded, or operated by the Department of Health
- Buildings and grounds, owned or leased, of educational institutions of every kind — colleges and universities, private career schools, school districts, public and private and charter and non-public schools, BOCES, special act schools, preschool special education programs, schools for students with disabilities, and state-operated or supported schools
- Public transportation and transit of every kind — subway cars, train cars, buses, ferries, railroad, omnibus, marine and aviation transportation, plus airports, train stations, subway and rail stations, and bus terminals
- Establishments licensed for on-premises alcohol consumption, and cannabis establishments licensed for on-premises consumption
- Venues for performance, art, entertainment, gaming, or sporting events — theaters, stadiums, racetracks, museums, amusement parks, performance venues, concerts, exhibits, conference centers, banquet halls, gaming facilities, and video lottery terminal facilities
- Any location being used as a polling place
- Public sidewalks or areas restricted from general access for a limited time or special event under a government permit, subject to heightened law enforcement protection, or otherwise restricted by a government entity, where identified by clear and conspicuous signage
- Any gathering of individuals collectively expressing constitutional rights to protest or assemble
- Times Square, as determined and identified by New York City, where marked with signage
Also off limits:
- Roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks
- Portions of DEC lands — public campgrounds except during spring and fall hunting seasons, Lake George Battlefield Park at all times, Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area outside hunting seasons, the Belleayre/Gore/Whiteface ski centers outside fall hunting season and within 1,000 feet of any road, parking area, lift, building, or facility, and specified Adirondack Mountain Reserve foot trails
- All Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation facilities, on the person or in a vehicle, absent a permit
State Contact / Source
New York State Police
1220 Washington Ave. Bldg. 22
Albany, NY 12226
518-783-3211
www.troopers.ny.gov
1220 Washington Ave. Bldg. 22
Albany, NY 12226
518-783-3211
www.troopers.ny.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
Of the fifty-nine (59) licensing jurisdictions, fifty-five (55) issue pistol licenses through the courts with a
judge serving as the licensing officer
judge serving as the licensing officer
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
New York has so many laws and regulations that applying for a permit to carry can be a long drawn
out process in some counties or rapid in others . Your best course of action is to check with the
Licensing Officer in your City or County as they have a set procedure they go by.
out process in some counties or rapid in others . Your best course of action is to check with the
Licensing Officer in your City or County as they have a set procedure they go by.
New York Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your New York resident permit is honored in 26 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
OH
OK
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.



