Difference between revisions of "Buy a Gun in New York City"
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#*You need a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities if you were convicted (or pleaded guilty to) a felony or other serious offense. | #*You need a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities if you were convicted (or pleaded guilty to) a felony or other serious offense. | ||
#*If you ever had a protective order (restraining order) issued against you or on your behalf against someone else, then you need to include the following information: the court that issued it, the name of the other party and their relationship to you, the other party’s contact information (address and phone), and the reason for the protective order. | #*If you ever had a protective order (restraining order) issued against you or on your behalf against someone else, then you need to include the following information: the court that issued it, the name of the other party and their relationship to you, the other party’s contact information (address and phone), and the reason for the protective order. | ||
| − | #Submit your application. You must submit a completed application in person to the License Division. Make sure to arrive early, because your application must be processed before the close of business. Hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.< | + | #Submit your application. You must submit a completed application in person to the License Division. Make sure to arrive early, because your application must be processed before the close of business. Hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/permits/HandGunLicenseApplicationFormsComplete.pdf</ref> It takes about 45 minutes to process the application. |
| − | #*Remember to pay your licensing fee. The licensing fee is $340.00 and the fingerprinting fee is $87.00.< | + | #*Remember to pay your licensing fee. The licensing fee is $340.00 and the fingerprinting fee is $87.00.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/firearms_licensing/handgun_licensing_information.shtml#license_division</ref> Fees are non-refundable. |
#* Pay the fees with a credit card or bring separate money orders for each fee. Make your money orders payable to "New York City Police Department." | #* Pay the fees with a credit card or bring separate money orders for each fee. Make your money orders payable to "New York City Police Department." | ||
===Attending an Interview=== | ===Attending an Interview=== | ||
| − | #Schedule an interview. You will probably have to wait one to three months before you receive a letter identifying the officer who has been assigned to your application. The letter will ask that you schedule an interview. Call during regular business hours to schedule the interview.< | + | #Schedule an interview. You will probably have to wait one to three months before you receive a letter identifying the officer who has been assigned to your application. The letter will ask that you schedule an interview. Call during regular business hours to schedule the interview.<ref name="rf3">http://newyorkcityguns.com/getting-a-nyc-handgun-permit/</ref> |
| − | #*The officer might also request additional documents.< | + | #*The officer might also request additional documents.<ref name="rf2" /> For example, you may have to sign an Affidavit of Familiarity, in which you state that you are familiar with New York’s gun laws. |
#*You also might need an affidavit from someone who is living with you, stating they don’t object to you getting a license. | #*You also might need an affidavit from someone who is living with you, stating they don’t object to you getting a license. | ||
#Obtain reference letters. You also might need to supply the officer with three references from people who have known you for the past two years. You should think about who you can get to supply the reference. The reference should agree that you have “good moral character.”<ref name="rf7">http://newyorkcityguns.com/getting-a-nyc-handgun-permit/</ref> | #Obtain reference letters. You also might need to supply the officer with three references from people who have known you for the past two years. You should think about who you can get to supply the reference. The reference should agree that you have “good moral character.”<ref name="rf7">http://newyorkcityguns.com/getting-a-nyc-handgun-permit/</ref> | ||
| − | #*The letter should also be signed and notarized.< | + | #*The letter should also be signed and notarized.<ref name="rf4">http://www.newyorkcityguns.com/function/docs/referrence_letter.pdf</ref> |
#Attend the interview. You should dress in clean, neat clothes. The key is to look presentable. You will be asked a variety of questions, which will vary depending on who is interviewing. Generally, you can expect to be asked the following:<ref name="rf7" /> | #Attend the interview. You should dress in clean, neat clothes. The key is to look presentable. You will be asked a variety of questions, which will vary depending on who is interviewing. Generally, you can expect to be asked the following:<ref name="rf7" /> | ||
#*Why do you want a gun? (Sample answer: For home defense.) | #*Why do you want a gun? (Sample answer: For home defense.) | ||
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#*When is it acceptable to use deadly force? (Answer: When someone has broken into your home and demonstrated an intent to kill you or someone else in the home. The answer is not, “When I feel scared.”) | #*When is it acceptable to use deadly force? (Answer: When someone has broken into your home and demonstrated an intent to kill you or someone else in the home. The answer is not, “When I feel scared.”) | ||
#Wait for your approval or denial. You will probably have to wait another one to three months before you hear back. If your application is denied, then [[Find a Good Attorney|find a lawyer]] who can file an appeal for you. Don’t delay. | #Wait for your approval or denial. You will probably have to wait another one to three months before you hear back. If your application is denied, then [[Find a Good Attorney|find a lawyer]] who can file an appeal for you. Don’t delay. | ||
| − | #*If you are approved, you must pick up your Purchase Authorization within 30 days.< | + | #*If you are approved, you must pick up your Purchase Authorization within 30 days.<ref name="rf3" /> |
=== Completing a Handgun Purchase === | === Completing a Handgun Purchase === | ||
#Pick up your Purchase Authorization. Take your approval letter and return to the License Division office at 1 Police Plaza, Room 110, New York, New York 10038 to obtain this form. | #Pick up your Purchase Authorization. Take your approval letter and return to the License Division office at 1 Police Plaza, Room 110, New York, New York 10038 to obtain this form. | ||
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#* The License Division will then update your handgun license with the new handgun information, including the make, model, caliber and serial number of the gun. | #* The License Division will then update your handgun license with the new handgun information, including the make, model, caliber and serial number of the gun. | ||
#*Double check that the information has been recorded properly and that there are no typos. | #*Double check that the information has been recorded properly and that there are no typos. | ||
| − | #Buy more guns. You can buy a new pistol, revolver, or handgun every 90 days.<ref name="rf9">http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/09/nyregion/gun-laws-oregon-new-york-city.html?_r=0</ref> To purchase another gun, you must complete a Purchase Authorization Request Form and submit it to the License Division. They will then send you a Purchase Authorization form, which you take to the FFL dealer. It generally takes about 45-60 days to get approval.< | + | #Buy more guns. You can buy a new pistol, revolver, or handgun every 90 days.<ref name="rf9">http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/09/nyregion/gun-laws-oregon-new-york-city.html?_r=0</ref> To purchase another gun, you must complete a Purchase Authorization Request Form and submit it to the License Division. They will then send you a Purchase Authorization form, which you take to the FFL dealer. It generally takes about 45-60 days to get approval.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*You must have all new guns inspected by the License Division just as you did your first gun. | #*You must have all new guns inspected by the License Division just as you did your first gun. | ||
#Protect your personal information from public disclosure. If you have a handgun license, you can request that your personal information not be made publicly available by completing an FOIL exemption form. The form and instructions are available at: https://troopers.ny.gov/Firearms/Public_Records_Exemption/. | #Protect your personal information from public disclosure. If you have a handgun license, you can request that your personal information not be made publicly available by completing an FOIL exemption form. The form and instructions are available at: https://troopers.ny.gov/Firearms/Public_Records_Exemption/. | ||
| − | #*Mail the completed form to Commanding Officer, License Division, 1 Police Plaza, Room 152B, New York, NY 10038, Attention: Records Unit.< | + | #*Mail the completed form to Commanding Officer, License Division, 1 Police Plaza, Room 152B, New York, NY 10038, Attention: Records Unit.<ref name="rf5">http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/firearms_licensing/gun_licensing_faq.shtml#How_do_I_request_a_FOIL_exemption_for_my_personal_information?</ref> |
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
*Certain consulting firms advertise that they can help get you a license for a fee. Realize that no one can guarantee that you will be awarded a license and that you can apply on your own.<ref name="rf3" /> | *Certain consulting firms advertise that they can help get you a license for a fee. Realize that no one can guarantee that you will be awarded a license and that you can apply on your own.<ref name="rf3" /> | ||
