Carry Law Preemptions for New York

January 11, 2016

§ 400.00. Licenses to Carry, Possess, Repair and Dispose of Firearms
Carry permits/licenses issued pursuant to this section shall not be transferable. The carry license issued on an individual shall be effective within the state, except if the permit is invalid in the city of New York and there is a need for a special permit from the police commissioner of New York City.

Nevertheless, a license to carry that has no special permit from the police commissioner shall be valid in the city of New York for the following conditions:
a. The firearm covered by the carry permit was purchased from a New York City licensed dealer and is currently being transported from the city while being secured in a container.
b. The firearm is being transported within the city while being secured in a container and the trip is uninterrupted.
c. The firearm is possessed by an armored car security guard that transports money in a vehicle as part of their work.
d. The firearm is carried by a retired police officer or a retired federal law enforcement officer who has obtained a license pursuant to subdivision 10 section 265.00 of this chapter. Permits not issued in New York City shall have the mark “Retired Police Officer/ Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer”.
e. The firearm is carried by a peace officer as described in Subdivision 4, Section 2.10. If the permit is not issued by New York City, it should be marked with “New York State tax Department Officer”.