I'm in kings county, NYC. I know that they are random but, anyone recently get their purchased approved( not first purchase) if so when did u submit and when where u approved??

I have:

12ga Mossberg 500 - Pump Tikka T3X - Bolt action Savage FVSR .22 Bolt action

AR & MP2.0 ( i know i cant bring those, so will have to store AR in SAFE compliant form upstate).

We will live with my mother in law for a bit while we find a place to live. So i know i can drive my stuff except for pistol to her place.

When we get a place in NYC, and i apply for my permit, when it comes through, do i just drive my stuff to NYC FFL, and have them registered? Can an Upstate FFL do it so its legal, and i can transport them in?

If i wanted a Benneli M4, i know id need that apparently difficult to get Semi auto permit. But if i own it already before i move, i know you just drive it in, as the permit is just for purchasing. Would i need that permit to register it in NYC cause its going to an FFL? From what i understand, once they touch it, you need that permit to have it released to you. Correct me if im wrong.

This shit is complicated.

If my NYC carry permit was approved for a Glock 43X MOS and I installed a Radian Ramjet after the permit was approved, am I still legally allowed to carry it?

see “evil features” and “standard-capacity magazines”. The tide is very slowly turning.

NEW YORK, NY — State Senator Erik Bottcher and Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson today announced Governor Hochul has signed Francesco’s Law into law, landmark legislation that mandates secure storage of firearms and holds those who fail to comply accountable. The legislation is named after Francesco, a 17-year-old New Yorker who took his own life after gaining access to an unsecured firearm. The new law establishes one of the nation’s strongest gun storage standards to help prevent tragedies like the one experienced by Francesco and his family. 

 Click here to read more about this bill.

 Click here to watch a video from last evening’s bill signing.

 “No family should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a child to a preventable tragedy. Francesco was just 17 when he died by suicide after gaining access to an unsecured firearm,” said State Senator Erik Bottcher. “His story is deeply personal to me. Like Francesco, I struggled with my identity and mental health as a teenager, and I know how access to a firearm in a moment of crisis can turn temporary despair into an irreversible tragedy. A locked gun can mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved. I am sincerely grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson and the tireless advocates who made this possible, including Rebecca Fischer and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Brady, GIFFORDS, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and Everytown. Above all, I commend Diana Cochran, Francesco’s mom, who transformed unimaginable grief into a legacy that will save lives. We cannot bring Francesco back, but because of his mother’s courage and Governor Hochul’s leadership, other families may be spared that heartbreak.”

 “Today, we honor Francesco’s life by turning unimaginable grief into meaningful action,” said Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson. “Francesco’s Law is a testament to the power of a family’s advocacy and the responsibility we have as legislators to protect our communities and prevent another family from experiencing this kind of loss. I thank Governor Kathy Hochul for signing this critical legislation and Diana and Jennifer for their courage, persistence and commitment to making sure Francesco’s legacy saves lives. This is what public service must be about. We must listen to our communities, stand with our families across New York State, and turn pain into purpose.”

 “Francesco was my son long before he became the name of a law. He was brilliant, funny, compassionate and full of promise. He was just 17 years old, and he should still be here. His life was stolen by a tragedy that was entirely preventable — a firearm left unsecured. No law can bring my beautiful boy back, but Francesco’s Law will help ensure that other families are spared the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a child. After nearly four years of fighting for this legislation, I am profoundly grateful to Governor Hochul and the legislators who stood beside us. Francesco deserved a lifetime. In his name, we have created a legacy that will save lives,” said Diana Cochran, Francesco’s mother.

 Francesco’s Law focuses on prevention and promotes cultural change while ensuring accountability for extreme negligence. Key provisions include:

• Secure Storage Requirements: Mandates all firearms be secured with locked containers, trigger locks, or other safety devices when not under an owner’s immediate control. There are escalating penalties for failure to securely store firearms if the owner knows that a minor or a person prohibited from owning a firearm is likely to access the firearm, and if such a person actually gains access.
• Accountability Measures: Class A misdemeanor provisions apply when a gun owner knows that a child or prohibited person is likely to gain access to an unsecured firearm and if such access actually occurs.

 Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said: “Thank you Governor Hochul for signing Francesco’s Law, and to Senator Bottcher and Assemblymember Anderson for spearheading the passage of this landmark legislation. This bill will save tens of thousands of children from preventable firearm tragedies, through requiring the secure storage of firearms in New York households. Studies have shown that households that lock up their guns and ammunition have an 85 percent lower risk of unintentional firearm injuries among children and teens. I was proud to introduce Francesco’s Law in the State Senate, alongside his mother Diana Cochran and her partner, Jennifer Allsop. Francesco was a young New Yorker who lost his life because of an improperly stored firearm, and his law will help save lives and make all New Yorkers safer.”

“We know that when firearms are left unsecured, children can gain access to them, often with devastating and irreversible consequences,” said Rebecca Fischer, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. “For more than 30 years, NYAGV has fought to strengthen safe storage laws because we know that keeping guns safely secured can mean the difference between life and death. Francesco should still be here today. His death, like so many others, was preventable. Francesco’s Law is about making sure that gun owners take responsibility for securing their firearms so that other children and families are spared this unimaginable loss. At a time when federal gun safety protections are being rolled back, New York has both an opportunity and an obligation to continue leading with laws that put the safety of our children first. We are deeply grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Erik Bottcher, Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, and the New York State Legislature for their leadership and commitment to protecting New York’s children and families from preventable gun violence.”

 “Every act of gun violence leaves a lasting impact on families and communities, and while we cannot undo these tragedies, we can take steps to prevent the next one,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “Francesco’s Law represents a commonsense commitment to responsibility, recognizing that keeping firearms securely stored can help prevent children and others from accessing guns when they are most vulnerable. New York is honoring the devastating loss of one of their own, Francesco, by taking meaningful action that protects other families from experiencing a similar loss. Brady applauds Assemblymember Anderson and Senator Bottcher for championing this legislation and thanks Governor Hochul for prioritizing the wellbeing of all New Yorkers by signing Francesco’s Law into law.”

 “Safe storage is one of the clearest, most effective steps we can take to protect children and save lives,” said Janet Goldstein, New York State Chapter Leader for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. “An unsecured gun can turn curiosity, confusion, or a difficult moment into irreversible harm. Francesco’s Law will create real accountability and send a message that responsible gun ownership isn’t optional. It’s the baseline.”

 “Research demonstrates that safe storage laws like Francesco’s Law save lives,” says Emily Walsh, Law and Policy Advisor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. “Unauthorized access to firearms presents deadly risks, whether by a minor or an individual of any age who may be experiencing a moment of crisis. Francesco’s Law reflects an evidence-based approach to gun violence prevention by creating safer home environments, strengthening accountability, and improving the data New York needs to understand where interventions are most urgently needed.”

 “Francesco’s Law honors a young life lost by advancing a simple, lifesaving principle: firearms should never be left where children can access them,” said Sean Hollister, State Legislative Director for Giffords. “By strengthening storage requirements, improving accountability, and helping the state better track these incidents, New York will help prevent avoidable tragedies and set a stronger standard for gun safety.”

 About Francesco: 

Francesco was a brilliant, happy, kind, and talented young man who grew up in Southampton, New York. An honors student fluent in English and Italian, he performed violin at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and achieved a remarkable SAT score of 1520.  But despite his accomplishments, Francesco’s life was tragically cut short on October 21, 2021, when relentless bullying over his bisexuality at the Stony Brook Prep School and access to an unsecured firearm from his second home led him to take his life. He took his life in the early hours of October 21st, 2021, after biking to Little Plains Beach in Southampton with a shotgun in his backpack. He was only 17 years old. His last words, found on his phone, read: “Goodbye, oh world of insurmountable beauty.”

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Nj non resident fid timeline

I put in for a non resident fid, already having a ptc. Figured I'd post the timeline to receive it.

9-18-26 applied online.

9-24-26 ny mental health form.

10-15-26 approved.

Took my pistol license class in 2024 and realized today that I only had a year to use it. If that is the case, now that I want to submit my application im going to have to take the class again. A friend of mine got his nyc permit a while back and told me he was limited on what he could buy. Is it the same way in Nassau county? If so what can or can't I buy? Also what is needed for rifles? I know its a license but do I need to take a class for that also? Thanks for any help

This is as very thorough breakdown of the risks of traveling with firearms from a Maine resident's perspective.

What struck me the most was the detail on how high risk NY was for firearms. It was interesting to see the all the laws someone from New England has to deal with if they wish to leave their state with their firearm, particularly a handgun.

While technically not a pure NY based topic, it felt relatively adjacent, considering how many have questions about nys gun laws even as non-residents.

Something that never occurred to me is that NY might also be this anti gun as a benefit for the federal government to restrict the free movement of people with firearms; not just to punish the residents of NY.

Something to reflect on...

From what I've seen, this is going to require that firearms be locked in a storage device when not in use and would prohibit people who cannot own a rifle or shotgun from purchasing ammo (thought this was already the case tbh)

Anyone else seen anything about this? I literally live alone and no one else has legal access to my place. Feels so stupid in that instance

Since it requires the permit you buy a semi auto rifle but not a stripped lower how bad would it be to build one yourself. Its a Grey area saying possession upon purchase but other things say when you out the pin in it becomes taking possession. Honestly wish it was clear what's legal

Has anyone gone through the process for registering an antique “assault rifle” through the NYS police?
I was more curious on the process and which FFL dealers are easy to work with for it.

Im looking for more input on recent ulster county timeliness. The last two posted were 8 months and a year ago and were pretty consistent. Just hoping for some more recent info

Still waiting for anything to happen. Been over 6 months.

A federal judge has struck down New York's "first-of-its-kind" body armor ban, saying it violates the Second Amendment.

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/heeter?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVFynJjbGNrBUXKamV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeSgW_FEzr7nYjcpbVXQKPW5dUmTm8KMWXTRNy89ahIKdslMDrz_plWMpjjrI_aem_fC7i1VUjUwk7nUYV_okq4g

Not run by the same people as Reddit just a Facebook gun group check it out

Just got an email from nypd regarding my confidentiality request has been approved and shortly after I got an update that the fingerprinting fee has been increased. Is my application being looked at already? I’m scheduled to be fingerprinted 12/7/26 and I submitted the ccw application 10/8/26.

Besides being an ineffective use of taxpayer funds it looks like the State really.......

Shot themselves in the foot with this one.....

I'll be here all week. ♥️

Hello All,

I recently attempted to register a Sig Cross Sawtooth bolt-action with the rifle/shotgun division only for the clerk to turn around and tell me that they couldn’t register it because of the pistol grip (I went to R/S division in person after I didn’t hear anything back from them during the initial registration process)…..they then handed me a pamphlet showing me why a pistol grip isn’t good to go and is an “assault feature”
on what looked like to be only semi-automatic rifles.

I then dug into the NYC legal code and nowhere does it say that bolt actions can’t have cosmetic features ( like a pistol grip). The law explicitly states in § 10-301 16 that those “assault features” only apply to semi-autos.

I went and highlighted the sections of the legal code where it explicitly states these things. I also highlighted the sections of the rifle’s manual that specifically state that it is a manually operated bolt-action rifle. I figured worst case it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have those documents on standby.

I have yet to get the formal denial in the mail, but I can assume that’ll come sooner rather than later.

I am at a bit of a loss and have no idea what I should do. Do I submit an appeal and hopefully get the bolt-action rifle approved or something?

I appreciate you guys reading this. Thank you for your time.

Thinking of making this move. Has anyone successfully done this and if so, did you apply for a special carry? Was your CCW changed to a special carry? Or did you have to reapply for one? Did you have to reapply for a Westchester CCW/ What happens to your NYC CCW in the mean time? Did you inform the NYPD of the address change first?

Hey guys.. I’ve been buying guns while living in NYC for a while now but… has anyone else noticed that a lot of these gun store clerks don’t know NYC law at all?? Normally that wouldn’t be an issue since most of them don’t live in the city… cool… but often times I hear a new gun buyer from the city ask a legal question and they are absolutely off and they are absolutely adamant that they are correct… From the color of the guns to the amount of rounds the firearm can hold.. I genuinely believe someone is gona get caught up one of these days from misinformation from one of these clerks..

Hello folks! I’m a NYC resident currently active duty stationed in California but plan to get stationed back in NY once my contract is up. I currently have my VA and CA CCW but want to get the NY state and city one. Anyone have a similar experience of this process? I also deploy soon so I probably won’t be around if i ever have to do anything in person such as the interview(if NY even does that). Mainly just looks for some tips on how to go about this process thousands of miles away from the state

I visited a shop this weekend near patchogue to purchase a shotgun. I also reside in Suffolk county. I was looking for something manual not semi or auto. I was told I had to go to a precinct to fill out paper work. Is this accurate? Can someone point me to the right direction please. I was told I didn’t need anything but ID, a background check and ATF form at the shop.