All New York City rifle and shotgun permittees shall be aware of the responsibilities incurred by accepting a permit. The permittee should especially be familiar with the rules applicable to the possession of a rifle or shotgun or both. The following rules for the proper and safe use of rifles and shotguns have been promulgated by the Police Commissioner of the New York City Police Department. A violation of these provisions may be cause for suspension or revocation of a rifle/shotgun permit.
(a) The application form will be available online and must be completely filled out and submitted electronically via the License Division's online application portal.
(b) The minimum age for obtaining a permit is 21 years of age.
(c) (1) If the applicant was ever arrested for any crime or violation they shall submit a certificate of disposition indicating the offense and final disposition of the charges. The applicant shall do this even if the case was dismissed, the record sealed or the case nullified by operation of law (e.g., Youthful Offender Status). Any omission of a previous arrest may result in the denial of the application.
(2) If the applicant was ever convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony or a serious offense, as defined in New York State Penal Law § 265.00(17), an original, signed Certificate of Relief from Disabilities must be submitted.
(3) No permit shall be issued or renewed to any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, as defined in § 921(a) of title 18 of the United States Code, or who is the subject of a suspension or ineligibility order issued pursuant to § 530.14 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law or § 842-a of the New York State Family Court Act.
(d) If the applicant served in the Armed Forces they must submit a copy of their separation papers. If the characterization of service is other than "Honorable" they must submit an affirmed statement explaining the reason for discharge.
(e) If the applicant's answer to Question 11 or 12, on step 9 on the application is YES s/he shall submit a letter from a licensed physician stating that s/he has examined the applicant within the last 30 days, that the examination included a review of the applicant's medical record and all pertinent hospital and institutional records, and shall conclude that the applicant is capable of possessing a rifle or a shotgun without presenting a danger of harm to the applicant or to others. Further evidence may be requested.
(f) One (1) color photograph of the applicant taken within the past thirty (30) days. The photograph must be in a square aspect ratio with minimum acceptable dimensions of 600 x 600 pixels and maximum acceptable dimensions of 1200 x 1200 pixels and must show applicant from the chest up. The wearing of any article of clothing or other adornment obscuring the identification of the wearer is not acceptable.
(g) Upon application, required fees are payable to the New York City Police Department and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Fees to the New York City Police Department shall be paid by certified check or money order made payable to the N.Y.C. Police Department. Fees may also be paid via the online application portal by credit card or e-check.
Note: The fee payable to N.Y.S. Division of Criminal Justice Services applies to all applicants. These fees must be paid separately. Only U.S. Postal or bank drawn money orders will be accepted. If the applicant has any questions concerning their application, the applicant may email DG_LIC-HandgunNewApps@NYPD.org. Applications shall be submitted via the online application portal. The License Division is closed on all legal holidays. All fees are non-refundable.
(h) All permittees shall be required to sign an acknowledgment that they shall be responsible for compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures promulgated by federal, state, or local jurisdictions, and by federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, that are applicable to this permit. The License Division, Rifle/Shotgun Section shall provide the permittee with the acknowledgment statement in writing. Failure to affirm the acknowledgment statement in writing shall result in denial of the permit application.
(i) During the pendency of the application, the applicant shall notify the License Division of any necessary correction to or modification of the information provided in the original application, or any change in such applicant's status or circumstances, which may be relevant to the application.
(Amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022; amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)
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