Does New York have constitutional carry?

No. New York is may-issue in practice — a License to Carry a Pistol or Revolver (Concealed Carry) (CCW) is required, and issuance involves discretion, delays, or added requirements beyond the base statutory criteria.

How much does a New York CCW cost?

The CCW application fee in New York is Fees are set locally and vary widely by county (New York City fees are substantially higher); no single statewide fee.

Does New York honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?

New York does not currently honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — a New York CCW (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in New York.

Where is a New York CCW honored?

A New York CCW is honored by 26 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a New York CCW valid?

A New York CCW is valid for 3 years before renewal is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

New YorkConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

New York is a shall-issue state in law after Bruen (2022) but remains high-friction in practice (may-issue-in-practice) — extensive application requirements, in-person interviews, character references, and sensitive-location limits. New York does not honor concealed-carry or pistol permits issued by any other state; a New York license is required to carry a handgun in New York. Licenses are issued by local licensing officers under Penal Law § 400.00 and must be recertified every three years.

New York License to Carry a Pistol or Revolver (Concealed Carry) (CCW)

Issuing authority: New York State Police / local licensing officers (county judge, sheriff, or police)
Carry regime: may issue in practice
Minimum age: 21
Fee: Varies
Training: Required (16 hrs)
Validity: 3 years

Full New York permit requirements →

Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Not allowed

New York is NOT a permitless-carry state. A license issued under Penal Law § 400.00 is required to possess or carry a handgun; carrying without a New York license is criminal possession of a weapon (Penal Law Article 265). There is no constitutional/permitless carry in New York.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Open carry

Prohibited

Open carry is not permitted in New York. A New York carry license authorizes carrying a handgun concealed (Penal Law § 400.00); openly displaying a handgun is not an authorized manner of carry.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Duty to inform

Not required

New York imposes no statutory duty to proactively inform a law enforcement officer that you are carrying; a licensee must carry the license and produce it on lawful demand (Penal Law § 400.00).

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Off-limits locations

government buildings and courthouses
schools, colleges and childcare facilities
health and behavioral-health facilities
places of worship
public transit, subways, buses and transit facilities
public parks, playgrounds, zoos and libraries
establishments serving alcohol or cannabis for on-site consumption
theaters, stadiums, museums and entertainment/gaming venues
polling places and protests/rallies
Times Square
private property not posted as allowing carry ('restricted locations')

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. New York's 'sensitive locations' are enumerated in Penal Law § 265.01-e (Concealed Carry Improvement Act, 2022); in addition, § 265.01-d makes private property a default no-carry 'restricted location' unless the owner posts or expressly permits carry. Possession in a sensitive location is a felony even for licensees.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

New York reciprocity summary

New York honors 0 states' permits · honored by 26 states

Where a New York permit is honored →Whose permits New York honors →

Last verified 2026-07-09 against New York State Police — Firearms.

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New York FAQ

Does New York have constitutional carry?: No. New York is may-issue in practice — a License to Carry a Pistol or Revolver (Concealed Carry) (CCW) is required, and issuance involves discretion, delays, or added requirements beyond the base statutory criteria.
How much does a New York CCW cost?: The CCW application fee in New York is Fees are set locally and vary widely by county (New York City fees are substantially higher); no single statewide fee.
Does New York honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: New York does not currently honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — a New York CCW (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in New York.
Where is a New York CCW honored?: A New York CCW is honored by 26 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a New York CCW valid?: A New York CCW is valid for 3 years before renewal is required.

Sources

New York State Police — Firearms (2026-07-09)