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?
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  A:

  New York issues 3 types of licenses for handguns. A license to carry in one's home or business, a Target & Hunting, and Unrestricted Carry. Unrestricted licenses allow carry anytime. Target and Hunting licenses allow carry when one's is hunting or target shooting. Applicants must be at least 21 to apply for a license unless they are a member of law enforcement, or the armed forces.

• +Q: Does New York issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York issue concealed carry permits?
• +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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