Carry Law Preemptions for New York
§ 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 […]
New York Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Penal Part 1 Title C – Defenses: Article 35 – Defense of Justification 35.00. Justification; a defense. 35.05. Justification; generally. 35.10. Justification; use of physical force generally. 35.15. Justification; use of physical force in defense of a person. 35.20. Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises and in defense of a person in […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws concerning the use and possession of knives in New York, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
The state of New York allows restaurant carrying. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages. This may or may not mean that individuals are allowed to sit on the bar area of the restaurant when a firearm is in his or her possession. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to occupy the […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Question: “How many rounds can I put in my magazine?” Answer: “While at a recognized range, whether you are there for recreation or for participating in shooting competitions, you may load the full ten rounds into any magazine you have. Starting on April 15, 2013, you are limited to putting 7 rounds in the magazine […]
New York LEOSA Information
• New York City on LEOSA • New York Court Case LEOSA and United States Coast Guard To know more about the LEOSA, visit the USA page and check the LEOSA section.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of New York AG
• US Court of Appeals on New York Issuance Restrictions • US Court of Appeals on Firearms Permits for the New York Part Time Residents
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
There are no laws found concerning carrying of firearms on airport terminals and parking lots, but New York is known to arrest individuals who are carrying firearms while inside the New York airports. Even though you keep a firearm secured in container and have it declared to the airport personnel, you may still get arrested. […]
Supplemental Information
N.Y. Pen. Law § 265.00. NY Code – Section 265.00: Definitions A “loaded firearm” refers to a firearm with ammunition or magazine attached to it. State of Emergency Article 4. Powers of Agencies § 40. Powers of certain state officers and agencies. The state officers and agencies have the power to adopt regulations and orders […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
Penal Code, Part 4 title W, § 400.00. The minimum age requirement to carry and transport an unloaded firearm in a vehicle without the need for any type of permit is 21 years old. Other states require individuals to have Identification Cards and firearms registration. Note: Some states are restrictive when it comes to the […]