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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

New York permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
Yes
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Shall Issue
Issuing level
County
Minimum age
21
Training
Required
Live fire
Required
Application fee
Varies by county
Permit term
Varies by county
Residency required
Yes. New York resident, or your main place of business or work is in New York. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
Reported: About 6 months, varies greatly by county. Confirm at the source

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: The County/local Licensing Officer

Source: New York State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in New York

New York is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the Pistol License (NYPL): county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is The County/local Licensing Officer.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in New York. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: New York State Police · Reciprocity: where a New York permit is honored

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