You Must apply in the county that you reside or work in.
To complete the application, you must provide:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Address
Physical Description
Criminal History
Mental Health History
Character References
Form of Identification
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does New York Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
Yes, New York has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
New York law requires that the federal background check be completed unless the transaction is between members of the same family. This background check is required for the transfer of both firearms and ammunition. New York also requires that the recipient must have a license to own the firearm.
Owning a firearm in New York
Does New York have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, New York has a defined list of gun free zones:
Schools
Certain workplaces
Government buildings
Courthouses
City Hall
Does New York Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
You are only required to take a firearm safety course under certain circumstances in New York.
You are required to take a 16 hour training course conducted by an authorized instructor in order to obtain a concealed carry permit.
Common Firearm Offenses in New York
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.01-b: Criminal Possession of a Firearm
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.01: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.02: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Third Degree
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.03: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Second Degree
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.04: Criminal Possession of a Weapon, First Degree
NY Penal Law ¤ 265.08: Criminal Use of a Firearm, Second Degree