New York Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)
Quick answer: New York (NY) is a restrictive permit state meaning you need a permit (New York Pistol/Revolver License) to carry concealed. New York honors no other state’s permit so visitors need a New York-issued license to carry. Your New York permit is honored in 5 states and 29 more are permitless allowing carry in 34 states total.
📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas
Where your New York permit works (carry out)
With a New York-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 34 states: 5 honor the permit itself and 29 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all.
✅ Permitless — no permit needed (29)
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✅ Honor your New York permit (5)
Whose permits does New York honor? (carry in)
New York does not honor any other state’s carry permit. Visitors must qualify for and obtain a New York-issued license before carrying.
Penal Law 400.00(6): only NY-issued licenses are effective in the state; 265.20(a)(3) exempts only license holders under 400.00/400.01 — no civilian reciprocity whatsoever. Non-residents may apply for a NY license; NYC requires its own license/validation.
Key New York carry restrictions
- CCIA (2022): 16-hour classroom + 2-hour live-fire training; broad ‘sensitive locations’ ban under Penal Law 265.01-e (schools, government buildings, places of worship, parks, transit, alcohol-serving establishments, Times Square, etc.)
- 10-round magazine limit
- No duty to inform law enforcement
- Unlicensed transport through NY requires handgun unloaded in a locked container (FOPA continuous travel); NYC entry restricted even for upstate licensees
Duty to inform police: No.
New York permit basics
New York Pistol/Revolver License (concealed carry license under Penal Law 400.00) — County licensing officers; separate NYC license required for the five boroughs. Minimum age: 21.
New York carry FAQ
Can you conceal carry in New York without a permit?
No. New York requires a permit (New York Pistol/Revolver License) to carry a concealed handgun. It is a restrictive permit state.
What states honor a New York (NY) carry permit?
A New York resident permit is honored in 5 states, and 29 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed — 34 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.
Does New York recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?
No. New York does not honor any other state’s carry permit.
Can I carry in New Jersey with a New York permit?
No — New Jersey does not honor a New York permit.
Is there a duty to inform police in New York?
No.
Official sources
- nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/400.00
- gunsafety.ny.gov/pistol-permit-recertification/
- troopers.ny.gov/frequently-asked-questions-regarding-re…
- usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ny-gun-la…
- handgunlaw.us/states/newyork.pdf
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
Related states & resources
Neighboring states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont.
Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.
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