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§ 5-23 Types of Handgun Licenses.
   (a)   Premises License – Residence or Business. This is a restricted handgun license, issued for the protection of a business or residence premises.
      (1)   The handguns listed on this license may not be removed from the address specified on the license except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
      (2)   The possession of the handgun is restricted to the inside of the premises which address is specified on the license or to any other location to which the licensee is authorized to transport such handgun in accordance with these Rules.
      (3)   The licensee may transport the handgun(s) listed on their license, unloaded, in a locked container, the ammunition to be carried separately, directly to and from the following locations:
         (i)   Another residence, or place of business, of the licensee where the licensee is authorized to possess such handgun. Such residence or place of business may be within or outside New York City.
         (ii)   A lawful small arms range/shooting club or lawful shooting competition. Such range, club, or competition may be within or outside New York City.
      (4)   A licensee may transport their handgun(s) directly to and from an authorized area designated by the New York State Fish and Wildlife Law and in compliance with all pertinent hunting regulations, unloaded, in a locked container, the ammunition to be carried separately, after the licensee has requested and received a "Police Department – City of New York Hunting Authorization" Amendment attached to their license.
      (5)   A licensee may transport their handgun(s), unloaded, in a locked container, without ammunition, to or from the offices of the License Division, or the licensee's local police precinct, as authorized by these Rules.
      (6)   When purchasing a handgun in accordance with 38 RCNY § 5-25, a licensee may transport the handgun, unloaded, in a locked container, the ammunition to be carried separately, directly from the place of purchase to the address specified on the license.
      (7)   Transport within New York City pursuant to Paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of this subdivision shall be continuous and uninterrupted.
   (b)   Carry License. This is a class of license that permits the licensee to carry a handgun listed on the license concealed on the person.
   (c)   Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License. These are restricted types of carry licenses, valid when the holder is actually engaged in a work assignment as a security guard or gun custodian.
   (d)   Special Licenses. Special licenses are issued according to the provisions of § 400.00 of the New York State Penal Law, to persons in possession of a valid County Carry License. The revocation, cancellation, suspension or surrender of their County Carry License automatically renders the licensee's New York City license void. The holder of a Special License shall carry their County Carry License and their Special License at all times when possessing a handgun pursuant to such Special License.
      (1)   Special Carry. This is a class of special license permitting the carrying of a concealed handgun on the person while the licensee is in New York City.
      (2)   Special Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License. These are restricted types of Special Carry Licenses. The handgun listed on the license may only be carried concealed on the licensee's person while the licensee is actively on duty and engaged in the work assignment which formed the basis for the issuance of the license. The licensee may only transport the handgun concealed on their person when travelling directly to and from home to a work assignment.
(Amended City Record 6/21/2019, eff. 7/21/2019; amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022)