New York gun laws

Last verified November 1, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Gun laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every rule with the state's agency or statutes before you carry or travel.

Carry

Permitless (constitutional) carry: No, a permit is required to carry concealed
A license is required to carry a concealed pistol.
Open carry: Not confirmed. Check with County licensing officer (NYPD in New York City).
Permits: New York permit guide

Vehicle transport

A license is required. When a firearm is left in a vehicle outside the owner's immediate possession or control, it must be in a safe storage depository and out of sight from outside the vehicle (Penal Law 400.00, required licensee notice). Source

Places where carry is banned

Sensitive locations (Penal Law 265.01-e), including government buildings and courts, health care sites, places of worship, libraries, playgrounds, parks and zoos, child-care, youth and disability programs, schools and colleges, public transit, bars and restaurants serving alcohol, entertainment venues, polling places, and Times Square. Parts are subject to ongoing litigation. Source

Magazines and assault weapons

Magazine capacity limit: Yes, 10 rounds
Assault-weapon restrictions: Yes, a general ban on sale, manufacture and transfer

Duty to inform

Not confirmed. Check with County licensing officer (NYPD in New York City).

Stand your ground and castle doctrine

Not on NCSL's list of states with no duty to retreat. Castle-doctrine rules at home may still apply. Not confirmed. Check with County licensing officer (NYPD in New York City).

Red-flag law

Yes. Courts can issue extreme risk protection orders.

Reciprocity

New York does not honor carry permits from other states.

Does not honor other states' permits.

Official reciprocity information

Check whether New York honors your permit

Sources

Magazine, assault-weapon and red-flag lists come from Giffords Law Center summaries; stand-your-ground from NCSL. Carry, vehicle, banned-place, duty-to-inform and reciprocity details come from the state's own legislature, attorney general or state police pages.