#City duty free

Bruen,the United States Supreme Court struck down a 100-year-old New York handgun-licensing law that required applicants for conceal carry gun licenses to show 'proper cause.' The Court decided that New York State's 'proper cause' requirement violated the Second Amendment to the U.S. On June 23, 2022, in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. We want to reassure all New Yorkers, and those who visit our city, that we will do all we can to keep New York the safest big city in America and a beacon of freedom for all the world. We have created this FAQ to serve as a publicly available resource for everyone to familiarize themselves with the new regulations going into effect.

We understand that there are many questions surrounding the law and how it will affect New Yorkers.

#City duty free

Signage will be posted around the borders of the Times Square sensitive location designating it as a 'Gun Free Zone.' There are also optional signage templates available for property owners of private establishments to indicate whether concealed carry licensees can bring guns onto their premises. Additionally, under the legislation, licensees will not be allowed to bring a concealed weapon into a private establishment unless they have explicit permission from the property owner. It also restricts the carrying of concealed weapons in a specified list of 'sensitive locations,' including Times Square. The legislation adds eligibility requirements in the concealed carry licensing process, including completed firearm training courses for applicants. Starting Thursday, September 1st, new provisions of the law passed by the state Legislature in response to the Supreme Court's ruling go into effect. Although I vehemently disagree with the Bruen decision, my administration is doing everything it can to implement the decision in a safe way. Bruen that New York's century-old proper cause gun licensing provision violates the Second Amendment. In June of this year, the Supreme Court ruled in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. As mayor of New York City and a former police officer, my top priority will always be the safety of the 8.8 million people who call this city home.