New York Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does New York require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does New York require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does New York require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does New York issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York issue concealed carry permits?
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  A:

  CCW are issued on a "may issue" basis. This differs from county to county. Usually the New York counties closer to New York City are more restrictive when it comes to issuing permits. There are local restrictions on where you can carry your weapon, even in areas that operate as "shall issue" for permits. It is a felony to carry a loaded, concealed weapon without a permit.

• +Q: Does New York have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does New York have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does New York support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does New York have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does New York uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does New York have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does New York have?

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