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Do you have to belong to a gun club or firing range to obtain a hand gun license?

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No. This is not a requirement.

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Do you need a license for an air gun?

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No, but don't carry one around in New York City.

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Can a tourist purchase a gun license temporarily in New York City?

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No. You must be a New York resident for a New York gun license.

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Can a regular pedestrian legally own a gun in NYC?

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You must be licensed to own any pistol. You need a special carry permit to carry a pistol outside of your home, and it must be unloaded, locked and stored in a gun box. You must register any firearms you purchase/own in New York. While you may own rifles in New York, you must keep them unloaded and locked away inside your home, because it is illegal to carry and/or openly carry any weapons outside.

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Can you get a gun permit with a misdemeanor?

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It depends on the nature of the conviction. Serious misdemeanor offenses will result in disapproval of an NYC handgun license application.

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Can you get a gun with a sealed record?

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Sealed records are considered by the NYPD License Division before making a determination to issue a handgun license. If the sealed record concerns a single minor offense that is properly disclosed on the license application, it shouldn't be an issue. However, many other aspects of an applicant's background will be considered, too.

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Does a retired NYC Correction Officer need to submit a purchase authorization to buy a gun?

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Yes, all retired law enforcement officers and civilians need to obtain a purchase authorization from the NYPD License Division prior to adding a new handgun to their license.

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If I live outside New York but still have a New York driver's license with a New York address, can I purchase a firearm?

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You must maintain a New York domicile and prove it to be issued a New York firearm license and purchase a firearm. Simply retaining your New York driver's license after moving will not allow you to purchase a firearm.

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Can I purchase a handgun in NYC if I have a Virginia non-resident CCW?

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You can purchase a handgun from a New York City FFL dealer and have them ship it to an FFL dealer in Virginia for you to pick up.

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Can a blind senior citizen own a handgun in NYC?

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In New York (as in other places) it's likely that someone with a disability or condition that might affect safe firearm handling would be denied a firearms license.

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