09/01/2026
**Important CCW News:
There has been a settlement in recent weeks in a case involving non- New York residents applying for NY CCW permits. Residency or employment in New York is no longer required. The NYSP website has been updated:
Is New York residency or employment required to apply for a firearm license?
No. New York law does not require residency or in-state employment to apply for a firearm license. While the Penal Law directs applicants who live or work in New York to file their firearm application in the county of residence or principal place of employment, this provision does not exclude nonresidents from applying. Licensing officers may accept applications from nonresidents, and residency is not among the eligibility criteria for being issued a firearm license. Applications from nonresidents who do not live or work in New York should be evaluated under the same standards as all others.
Tell your out-of-state friends and family to start applying. They will need to complete the 18-hour class as well.