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.

Governor Hochul signed legislation to strengthen New York's gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons.

There is no state license requirement for the possession of a rifle or shotgun, so long as the rifle has barrel(s) at least 16 inches in length and the shotgun ...

Gun Laws in New York ... New York has the second-strongest gun laws in the country, with one of the lowest rates of gun violence and gun ownership.

Concealed carry is only legal with a NYPL. The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age.

New York City has its own rules for purchasing and carrying firearms. To own a handgun, you need a valid City handgun license. To own a rifle or shotgun, you ...

Only a person age 21 or older can be granted a permit to purchase and possess a firearm. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or dispose of a ...

In general, it is illegal to possess machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns in New York. It is also illegal ...

Concealed carry is only legal with a New York Pistol License (NYPL). The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, ...