How hard is it to own a gun in NYC?

[Zeze]

I'm thinking nearly impossible in this nanny state?

I want to get one relatively soon- foremost hobby, second home defense. But I'd probably get into more trouble for using it in this state.

 

[Nebor]

I've never lived in NYC, and I have a feeling most of the NYC members in here aren't into guns, but I have a feeling that some of the people who live in NY but outside the city may be familiar enough with the laws to help you out.

 

[Paladin3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_(by_state)#New_York

Cliffs: Good luck.

 

[God Mode]

NY loves to ban everything so they can catch you and fine you $$$ or earn kickbacks from prison. If it isn't banned, you need a yearly permit and license for everything.

 

[Bignate603]

I lived in upstate NY for a while and it wasn't that hard to get hunting weapons but I really didn't know anyone that had a handgun.

 

[Lifted]

Not so hard if you can make it through the police academy.

Other than that, forget it.

 

[hydroponik]

Impossible for a normal citizen

 

[nanette1985]

Oh, you mean legally?

 

[guyver01]

How about going right to the source..


http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/permits/handgun_licensing_information.shtml


For a license you must appear in person at the NYPD Licensing Division with the application, money for the fees and proper supplementary materials.

The required materials are:

- Two 1.5 x 1.5 inch photographs of yourself from within the last 30 days.

- A birth certificate or other proof of your birth date such as a military record.

- Your proof of citizenship or alien registration information.

- Your military discharge papers if you ever served in the US armed forces.

- Proof of residence such as a real estate tax bill or a lease.

- Arrest information if you were ever arrested, indicted or summoned for any reason not including parking violations. You must submit a certificate of disposition that includes the offense and the disposition. You will also need a notarized statement describing the circumstances of the arrest or summons. There are no exceptions; you must do this even if the record was sealed or the case nullified. If you have ever been convicted of a felony or serious offense you will also need an original Certificate of Relief of Disabilities signed by a judge. If you have ever had an Order of Protection issued against you, you will also need to submit detailed information about the order.

- If you want to apply for a business gun license, you will need either proof of business ownership or proper corporate information. A recent utility bill can function as proof of ownership. If the business requires a special license, you must submit that as well.

- You must complete the Letter of Necessity section of the handgun application if applying for a handgun permit.

- Your Social Security card.



When you present your application and materials, you will be fingerprinted and will need to pay a fingerprinting and application fee. In 2009, the fingerprinting fee was $94.25. The handgun application fee is $340 and the rifle/shotgun application fee is $140. These fees must be paid by credit card or money order.


If you are applying for a handgun license, you will be called back for an interview and the NYPD may require additional documentation.

 

[Legendary]

home defense is easier but still requires connections to get the in home non carry permit
if you want a carry permit you're pretty much just screwed
look into commuting from upstate if it's that big of a deal for you, much easier once you're in the sticks

 

[BoomerD]

Oh, you mean legally?

That was my thought...nothing is impossible...if you know who to ask...and have enough money.