Firearms

The New York State National Instant Background Check System (NICS) Interactive Voice Response (IVR) automated phone system is now live and accessible via 1-877-NYS-NICS.

INFORMATION ON NEW GUN LAWS

Gun Safety in New York State

New York State's gun laws are designed to prevent criminals and those who threaten to harm themselves or others from buying or possessing guns, cracks down on illegal guns, and bans only the most dangerous assault weapons.

The legislation includes provisions that protect and preserve law-abiding citizens’ right to bear arms and does not restrict New Yorkers' ability to buy, sell, keep or use guns.

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Registration & Recertification Information

Find assistance for processes involving the registration of pistols, assault weapons and ammunition. If you have technical difficulties accessing the recertification page - contact the ITS Help Desk at 1-844-891-1786.

Pistol Permit Recertification

Assault Weapon Registration/Recertification

Ammunition Registration

Questions?

1-855-LAW-GUNS

New Yorkers should call 1-855-LAW-GUNS for questions about guns or assistance with form submissions.

County Pistol/Revolver/Semi-Automatic Rifle License Forms