<Tr> <Td> State permit to purchase? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> S 265.20, S 265.01 </Td> <Td> No NYS permit is required for long guns . Handguns require a permit . Permits are issued by County or State Supreme Court judges / justices outside of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with a background check . Permits for those wanting to carry concealed are issued on a "may issue" basis, whereas permits to merely purchase and possess handguns in the home are issued on a "shall issue" basis . There is an application fee for each permit, as well as an amendment fee for each handgun added to the permit . NOTE: Different laws apply for NYC </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Firearm registration? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> S 700.00, S 265.01 </Td> <Td> No registration for long guns . All handguns must be registered under a license . There is a $3 registration fee . Handguns are registered with purchase permit . The serial number and sale is noted down . It is illegal to possess any un-registered firearm . Antique weapons are exempted from this . All handguns must travel in the manner one's license is issued . No record is needed of previously owned handguns with law enforcement . * All rifles classified as assault weapons must be registered with the state by January 15, 2014 . NOTE: Different laws apply for NYC </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Owner license required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> S 265.20, S 265.01 </Td> <Td> No license is required for long guns; however, New York State requires a license for handgun ownership . Handgun licenses are normally restricted to three types: residence or business premises permit (must issue generally), Target & Hunting, and Unrestricted Carry . Target and hunting allows carry while engaged in those activities . Unrestricted allows carry at any time . All permits issued outside of New York City are not valid in New York City EXCEPT for retired police and federal law enforcement officers with that status marked on their permit and for armored car guards on duty . The minimum age to be issued a handgun license is 21 unless you are a former or current member of the armed forces or law enforcement . NOTE: Different laws apply for NYC </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Carry permits required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> S 400.00 </Td> <Td> New York counties, and some police departments, issue pistol licenses on a "may issue" basis . Discretionary issuance policies vary widely across the state . Generally, it is harder to obtain a license in counties closer to large New York cities . Most counties that aren't a part of downstate New York have shall / reasonable issuance policies, but may administratively restrict time or place of carry (such as only for target shooting or hunting). It is not a crime to carry a weapon under a Target or Hunting permit for other purposes, but if caught or reported the permit will likely be revoked . Concealed carry without any kind of permit must be charged as a felony unless the weapon is unloaded and no ammunition for it is in possession of the person carrying . All permits are valid throughout the state, except in the City of New York, unless validated by the police commissioner of that city, NY Penal Law 400 (6). While New York law does not allow issuance of pistol licenses to non-residents, 2013 federal appeals court and State appeals court rulings clarified the residency requirement . This clarification allowed those domiciled outside of the state with a part - time residence in New York to be issued a permit at the discretion of the licensing officer . </Td> </Tr>

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