Gun License NYCNYC gun licensing, explained
Plain-English guides to a confusing process — precise, current, and genuinely useful.
Special Carry License: Non-NYC Residents
How the non-resident-with-NYC-business carry track differs from the standard resident process, and the practical realities of applying from out of area.
ReadService, Lawyer, or DIY: Gun License
Do you need a lawyer, a service, or neither for an NYC gun license? An honest look at what each option can and can't do — and where the legal line is.
ReadSealed or Dismissed Arrest? Full Candor
Yes, you disclose sealed and dismissed arrests on a New York firearms application. Here is what full candor means — and when to ask an attorney.
ReadWhich NYC Gun License Should You Get?
Premises vs. carry license in NYC: what each one actually lets you do, who each fits, and how to decide which to apply for — with the rules sourced.
ReadNYC Gun Safe Photos and Storage Rules
Your NYC gun-license application needs photos of your safe — open and closed — and New York sets storage rules once you're licensed. What each requires.
ReadThe NYPD License Division Interview
What the NYPD License Division interview is, when it happens, what to bring, and how to prepare honestly — with the process and timeline sourced.
ReadNYC Gun License Social Media List
New York's CCIA asks for a three-year list of your social media accounts. What that means, what to include, and how to compile it honestly and completely.
ReadNYC Gun License Character References
How many character references an NYC gun license needs, who can serve, why they must be notarized, and how to line them up without a last-minute scramble.
ReadCohabitant Affidavit for NYC Gun License
Who in your household has to sign a notarized cohabitant affidavit for an NYC gun license — plus roommates, adult children, and other edge cases.
ReadThe 18-Hour CCIA Course, Explained
New York's CCIA requires 18 hours of training — 16 classroom plus 2 live-fire — and an 80% test. What the course covers, and the 6-month filing clock.
ReadHow to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in NYC (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step walkthrough of the NYC concealed carry license process in 2026 — eligibility, training, documents, filing, and timeline.
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