NYS Mandatory Concealed Carry Refresher

Proof of completion of NYS Training Requirement:

Pursuant to 38 RCNY §5-03 sub. a-2: After completion of the NYS mandated Concealed Carry training, licensees are required to submit within 6 months of each renewal, a completion of two hours of a live-fire range training course that meets the requirements of §400.19(19)(b) of the Penal Law.

§ 5-03 Carry and Special Handgun Licenses.

(a) In addition to the requirements in 38 RCNY § 5-02 and 38 RCNY § 5-05, an applicant seeking a carry or special handgun license or a renewal shall: have no conviction for a misdemeanor identified in paragraph (n) of subdivision (1) of section 400.00 of the penal law within five years of the date of application; meet in person with a licensing officer in the License Division for an interview; and provide the documents listed below:

(1) References. The applicant must submit a minimum of four (4) character references who can attest to the applicant's good moral character and that the applicant has not engaged in any act or made any statement that suggests the applicant is likely to engage in conduct that would result in harm to themself or others. Two (2) of these references must be non-family members.

(2) Training Certification. The applicant must submit a certification of completion of the training required by § 400.00(1)(o)(iii) of the New York State Penal Law. The applicant must complete such training and receive such certificate no more than six (6) months prior to submission of their application. Applicants whose renewal applications are not subject to such training requirement shall nevertheless, within six months of each renewal, submit a certification of completion of two hours of a live-fire range training course that meets the requirements of § 400.00(19)(b) of the Penal Law.

(b) A person who resides outside of New York State and is not principally employed within New York City may apply for a carry handgun license pursuant to this section, provided that such applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) The requirements of 38 RCNY § 5-02, except that the requirement to demonstrate a residence or principal place of business within the confines of New York City under subdivision (g) of such section shall not apply to an application submitted pursuant to this subdivision;

1. (2) The requirements of subdivision (a) of this section;
2. (3) The requirements of 38 RCNY § 5-05;
3. (4) The submission of a form, to be provided by the department, that reflects the results of a background investigation undertaken for the purposes of obtaining a firearm license or firearm. The applicant shall provide such form to the local law enforcement agency in each jurisdiction in which the applicant has been a resident in the five (5) years preceding the date of the applicant’s application for a license pursuant to this subdivision and shall submit such completed form to the License Division.
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(5) If the applicant holds a firearms license or permit in any other jurisdiction, such applicant must submit a form, to be provided by the department, indicating the current and past status of any firearms licenses held by the applicant, including whether such other license is currently in good standing, and whether the applicant has any previous suspensions, revocations, or periods where the license was not in good standing.
(Amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022; amended City Record 8/12/2024, eff. 8/12/2024; amended City Record 10/23/2024, eff. 10/23/2024; amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)

New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 400.00 Licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.

19. Prior to the issuance or renewal of a license under paragraph (f) of subdivision two of this section, issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this subdivision, an applicant shall complete an in-person live firearms safety course conducted by a duly authorized instructor with curriculum approved by the division of criminal justice services and the superintendent of state police, and meeting the following requirements: (a) a minimum of sixteen hours of in-person live curriculum approved by the division of criminal justice services and the superintendent of state police, conducted by a duly authorized instructor approved by the division of criminal justice services, and shall include but not be limited to the following topics: (i) general firearm safety; (ii) safe storage requirements and general secure storage best practices; (iii) state and federal gun laws; (iv) situational awareness; (v) conflict de-escalation; (vi) best practices when encountering law enforcement; (vii) the statutorily defined sensitive places in subdivision two of section 265.01-e of this chapter and the restrictions on possession on restricted places under section 265.01-d of this chapter; (viii) conflict management; (ix) use of deadly force; (x) suicide prevention; and (xi) the basic principles of marksmanship; and (b) a minimum of two hours of a live-fire range training course. The applicant shall be required to demonstrate proficiency by scoring a minimum of eighty percent correct answers on a written test for the curriculum under paragraph (a) of this subdivision and the proficiency level determined by the rules and regulations promulgated by the division of criminal justice services and the superintendent of state police for the live-fire range training under paragraph (b) of this subdivision. Upon demonstration of such proficiency, a certificate of completion shall be issued to such applicant in the applicant's name and endorsed and affirmed under the penalties of perjury by such duly authorized instructor. An applicant required to complete the training required herein prior to renewal of a license issued prior to the effective date of this subdivision shall only be required to complete such training for the first renewal of such license after such effective date.