Videos tagged with Pistol Permit Application

This guide outlines the step-by-step process for obtaining a New York pistol license, also known as a permit to carry concealed. Key requirements include completing a 16-hour firearms training course with a live range component and an 80% passing score on a written test, submitting a county-specific application with passport photos, undergoing fingerprinting and background checks, and participating in a police interview. The entire process can take up to six months, and the permit is valid for three years.

New York is reportedly halting the issuance of new concealed carry permits due to the implementation of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The act mandates 16 hours of training with 2 hours of range time, but the state has not yet defined the specifics of this program. The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the Superintendent of State Police have until April 1, 2023, to develop and submit the training program for approval, creating a potential de facto moratorium on new permits for at least seven months.