New York Carry Laws

Sensitive Locations (CCIA)

NY Concealed Carry Improvement Act creates many sensitive locations: Times Square, public transit, parks, places of worship, and private property that has not given express consent (this private-property default is not currently enforced as to property held open to the public, due to a court ruling). Carrying a concealed weapon in these locations is prohibited and is a class E felony, which may result in criminal penalties.

NY Concealed Carry Improvement Act creates many sensitive locations: Times Square, public transit, parks, places of worship, and private property by default. It is prohibited to carry a concealed weapon in these sensitive locations, and individuals who do so may face criminal penalties, including a class E felony for possession in these areas. Additionally, under Penal Law §265.01-d private property is off-limits unless the owner has given express consent or posted clear and conspicuous signage indicating that carrying is permitted; however, due to a court ruling the New York State Police are not currently enforcing this provision as to private property that is held open to the public. The law also establishes specific eligibility requirements for concealed carry permits, including passing a firearms safety course.

Magazine Limit - 10 Rounds Maximum

New York: Max 10 rounds. Possessing large-capacity magazines may be a crime. The separate seven-round load limit was struck down in 2015 and is not enforced.

MAGAZINE CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS
NEW YORK LAW
RESTRICTED: Max 10 rounds. (New York's separate seven-round load limit, Penal Law §265.37, was held unconstitutional in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Cuomo, 804 F.3d 242 (2d Cir. 2015) and is not enforced.)
FEDERAL FACILITIES
Note: Some federal facilities may have their own restrictions regardless of state law.

Permit Required - Strict

New York requires a license to possess handguns. CCW permits are difficult to obtain, especially in NYC, and applicants must meet new eligibility criteria and complete a firearms safety course. No out-of-state permits honored.

New York requires a license to possess handguns. CCW permits are difficult to obtain, especially in NYC, and applicants must be at least 21 years old, of good moral character, and meet various other eligibility criteria, including completion of a firearms safety course. No out-of-state permits honored.

Prohibited Places - Where You Cannot Carry

New York: Carry prohibited in statutory 'sensitive locations' — government buildings and courts, schools and colleges, health and behavioral-health facilities, places of worship, libraries, playgrounds, parks, zoos, shelters, public transit, bars and on-premises alcohol/cannabis venues, theaters, stadiums, casinos, polling places, permitted events, protests/assemblies, and Times Square — a class E felony, per Penal Law § 265.01-e.

PROHIBITED PLACES - WHERE YOU CANNOT CARRY
New York

New York: Carry prohibited in statutory 'sensitive locations' — government buildings and courts, schools and colleges, health and behavioral-health facilities, places of worship, libraries, playgrounds, parks, zoos, shelters, public transit, bars and on-premises alcohol/cannabis venues, theaters, stadiums, casinos, polling places, permitted events, protests/assemblies, and Times Square — a class E felony, per Penal Law § 265.01-e.
Authority: N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01-e (criminal possession of a firearm in a sensitive location).

Duty to Retreat - Castle Doctrine Only

New York: Castle Doctrine applies (home defense). In public, you may have a duty to retreat if safe before using force.

SELF-DEFENSE LAWS
NEW YORK LAW
Stand Your Ground: NO
Castle Doctrine: YES
Castle Doctrine. Strict duty to retreat in public.
WHAT THIS MEANS

Red Flag Law - ERPO in Effect

New York: An Extreme Risk Protection Order (red flag) law is in effect (N.Y. CPLR art. 63-A).

RED FLAG / EXTREME RISK LAW
New York

New York: An Extreme Risk Protection Order (red flag) law is in effect (N.Y. CPLR art. 63-A).

Authority: N.Y. CPLR art. 63-A (§ 6340 et seq.), Extreme Risk Protection Orders (2019; petitioners include law enforcement, family/household members, school administrators, and mental-health professionals per later expansion).

Vehicle Transport - Restrictions Apply; Exhibit License on Demand

New York: A licensee may carry loaded in a vehicle subject to sensitive-location rules, must have the license on their person and exhibit it on a police officer's demand (Penal Law § 400.00(8)), and any firearm left out of immediate possession in a vehicle must have ammunition removed and be locked in a safe storage depository out of sight - a glove box does not qualify (Penal Law § 265.45); NYC is stricter.

VEHICLE TRANSPORT - RESTRICTIONS APPLY; EXHIBIT LICENSE ON DEMAND
New York

New York: A licensee may carry loaded in a vehicle subject to sensitive-location rules, must have the license on their person and exhibit it on a police officer's demand (Penal Law § 400.00(8)), and any firearm left out of immediate possession in a vehicle must have ammunition removed and be locked in a safe storage depository out of sight - a glove box does not qualify (Penal Law § 265.45); NYC is stricter.

Authority: New York State Gun Safety — FAQs: New Concealed Carry Law (Safe Handling and Storage).

Duty to Inform - Only If Asked

New York: No duty to volunteer you are carrying. Must present permit upon request

DUTY TO INFORM - ONLY IF ASKED
New York

New York: No duty to volunteer you are carrying. Must present permit upon request

Authority: New York Penal Law §400.00(8) (NY Senate official statute text).

Private Property Requires Express Permission (Penal Law 265.01-d)

New York: Carrying on private property is a class E felony unless the owner posts signage permitting firearms or gives express consent (not currently enforced as to property held open to the public).

"NO FIREARMS" SIGN LAWS
NEW YORK LAW
Signage rules are REVERSED in New York: under Penal Law §265.01-d it is a class E felony to carry a firearm, rifle or shotgun onto private property unless the owner or lessee has given express consent or posted clear and conspicuous signage indicating that carrying is permitted. Due to a court ruling the New York State Police are not currently enforcing this provision as to private property held open to the public. Separately, Penal Law §265.01-e makes possession in a listed 'sensitive location' a class E felony regardless of signage.
Check state statutes for specific requirements.
WHAT THIS MEANS
In New York it is the absence of signage or express consent permitting firearms — not the presence of a 'no firearms' sign — that makes carrying on private property unlawful under Penal Law §265.01-d. Refusing to leave when asked can additionally be trespassing.
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