New York

Key Notes

Permit required for handguns and semi-auto rifles. Assault weapons registered before Jan 15, 2014 grandfathered. NYC has additional restrictions. Minimum age 21 for semi-auto rifles.

• •Yes (handguns + semi-auto rifles) Permit to Purchase — A license is required to purchase handguns (pistol permit) and semi-automatic rifles. The minimum age for semi-auto rifle purchases is 21.
• •Machine guns, SBR, SBS, Suppressors banned (NFA) — All major NFA items are banned for civilians. Only destructive devices with under 3 oz of propellant may be legal.
• •Yes (Assault Weapon Ban) — New York's SAFE Act bans assault weapons by feature. Assault weapons lawfully owned and registered before January 15, 2014 are grandfathered.
• •10 rounds (Mag Limit) — Magazines holding more than 10 rounds are prohibited. Magazines that can hold more than 7 rounds may only be loaded with up to 7 rounds (provision partially struck down).
• •Shall Issue (post-Bruen) Concealed Carry — After the Bruen decision, New York transitioned to shall-issue but added extensive 'sensitive places' restrictions and training requirements.
• •Partial (handgun licensing only) State Preemption — The state preempts local handgun licensing only. NYC and other localities maintain their own additional firearms restrictions.