As used in this chapter, the term "handgun" shall mean a pistol or revolver. This section contains a description of the various types of handgun licenses issued by the Police Department.
(a) Premises License – Residence or Business. This is a restricted handgun license, issued for a specific business or residence location. The handgun shall be safeguarded at the specific address indicated on the license, except when the licensee transports or possesses such handgun consistent with these Rules. In addition to the safeguarding requirements set forth in subdivision (1) of § 265.45 and § 265.50 of the Penal Law (Failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the second degree), a licensee must safeguard their handgun in a locked container, and use a safety locking device, when such handgun is out of their immediate possession or control.
(b) Carry License. This is a class of license which permits the carrying of a handgun concealed on the person. In the event that an applicant is not found by the License Division to be qualified for a Carry License, the License Division, based on its investigation of the applicant, may offer a Premises License to an applicant.
(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 New York State County Carry License. The revocation, cancellation, suspension or surrender of such person's County License automatically renders their 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 License. This is a 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 licenses that permit the carrying of a concealed handgun on the person only when the licensee is actually engaged in the performance of their duties as a security guard or gun custodian.
(Amended City Record 6/21/2019, eff. 7/21/2019; amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022)