NYPD Forced To Issue CCW Permits

Published on August 22, 2022
Duration: 3:13

New York City has issued an emergency order to begin issuing concealed carry permits, acknowledging a violation of the Bruen decision. This order mandates that pending and recently denied or downgraded applications be re-evaluated consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. Applicants denied permits are given 60 days to reapply free of charge. However, applicants must still provide an affidavit confirming they have read New York firearms law, specify how their firearm will be stored, and prove they have received training, despite the training requirements not being fully finalized.

Quick Summary

New York City has issued an emergency order to begin issuing concealed carry permits, acknowledging a violation of the Bruen decision. This order mandates that pending and recently denied or downgraded applications be re-evaluated consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. Applicants denied permits are given 60 days to reapply free of charge, but must still meet requirements like providing an affidavit, specifying safe storage, and proving training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Heads Up
  2. 00:13NYC Emergency CCW Permit Order
  3. 00:22Violation of Bruen Decision
  4. 00:26Governor Hochul's Concealed Carry Improvement Act
  5. 00:43NYPD Emergency Rule Document
  6. 00:59Mayor Eric Adams' Agreement
  7. 01:06NYPD Statement on Imminent Threat
  8. 01:17Evaluation of Applications
  9. 01:2460-Day Reapplication Window
  10. 01:33Free Reapplication Process
  11. 01:37Snapshots of Emergency Rule
  12. 01:52Hoops to Jump Through
  13. 01:53Affidavit of Reading NY Law
  14. 02:00Home Storage Specification
  15. 02:06Proof of Training Requirement
  16. 02:18Forced to Comply
  17. 02:30Bruen Case Impact
  18. 02:35New York City Compliance
  19. 02:41Remaining Hoops
  20. 02:46Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is New York City now issuing concealed carry permits?

New York City has issued an emergency order to start issuing concealed carry permits because they were found to be in violation of the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. This order ensures that applications are evaluated in line with the ruling.

What is the deadline for reapplying for a denied CCW permit in NYC?

Individuals who were previously denied concealed carry permits in New York City are given 60 days from the effective date of the emergency order to reapply. This reapplication process is free of charge.

What requirements must applicants meet for a CCW permit in NYC under the new emergency order?

Applicants must provide an affidavit confirming they have read New York firearms law, specify how their firearm will be stored in their home, and prove they have completed firearms training, even though training requirements are still being finalized.

What is the 'Concealed Carry Improvement Act'?

The Concealed Carry Improvement Act is a new law enacted by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. It mandates changes in how concealed carry permits are issued and has led to New York City's emergency order to comply with the Bruen decision.

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