Question from a friend: CCW in NYC

[manny78]

One of my friend moved to NYC few months ago. He's a US citizen and for some reasons feels like he needs to CCW. Before she left I warned her it might not be that easy. I checked the NYC regulations and it appears that CCW is not allowed unless for security guards but he keeps hearing about people with CCW license over there. He called the "License Division" and they told him they could issue one with a "good reason". So is this true or not ?

 

[manny78]

Ok karma for those who might have an answer....

 

[nice6pac]

It is a bitch to get one,jsut sign up for neighborhood watch thats what i would do

 

[Drivenone]

NY State is one of the most difficult states to file and obtain a CCW, IMHO. They require a 6 month waiting period, multiple personal and business references, FBI checks, and the hardest one a valid need of use for the possesion / carrying of a firearm. During my 19 years living in NY my father was involved in Law Enforcement. Even after he retired as Chief of Police of a town in Upstate NY he was required to go through the application process again. He obviously had an easier time due to his past but still went through the entire process. My brother also applied, he never had any criminal record or anything that would normally bar him. They would not grant him the CCW based on not having provided a reasonable need for the carry permit.
As far as NYC is concerened the regulations get even harder. They are considered a non carry city. Law enforcement and certain other peace officers can carry. Even people with carry permits good in the rest of NY State are not allowed to carry in NYC without a written pre-authorization from a governing body in NYC (NYPD, County S.O., or The NY State Troopers). This approval is again given on a case by case basis. Usually very hard to get even for a short trip. Some of the minor details may have changed since 9-11 but most should be very accurate.
My advise is to stop into one of the NY State Troopers substations in the state and talk to the Commander on duty. They are always very helpful and by far are experts on the gun carry laws of NY.

Hope this helped, if you have any other specific questions PM me and I will get in touch with my father or a good friend from HS that is a Trooper there.

 

[manny78]

any others ?

 

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Concealed carry in NYC? Forget it…. You may be able to get a target permit and that will be a pain in the ass. For a full carry you need cause (carrying $xxx per day as required by your business) or some other circumstances that warrant one that would and could be recognized. Of course if you are politically hooked up it’s a matter of a few phone calls but that’s for the privileged few.

 

[usmc718]

I am a Marine in NYC and they wont even let me carry on I have nothing on my record. They say I have no need for one. That sucks. Thats one of the resons that I am trying to be a NYC Cop.

 

[zeeman66]

Manny it pretty much ain't gonna happen...CCW in NYC is very political in nature,most case reviews get bitch slapped down even with good reason......do a net search for MASAAD AYOOB,he owns the Lethal Force Institute and one of his missions in life is trying to get a NYC CCW,he's written lots about it

 

[manny78]

Thanks guys ! karma for everyone !

 

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Thats one of the resons that I am trying to be a NYC Cop.

Just for the gun? Yea, and that wonderfull high paying salary they have and when something happened you are the one hung out to dry. I was there, it's a bullshit job.