Ok first of all, I know most Jews here live in NYC, so this is how you obtain a handgun in NYC, the process isn't easy, but everyone should have a handgun to defend themselves
QUICK REFERENCE CHART
Rifles and Shotguns Handguns
Permit to Purchase
Yes Yes
Registration of Firearms
Yes Yes
Licensing of Owners
Yes Yes
Permit to Carry
Yes Yes
PURCHASE -- HANDGUNS
Approval from the commissioner must be obtained for each handgun purchased under the license. The license contains a description of each handgun possessed by the license holder. Additional handguns may be added by means of a Purchase Authorization Coupon and an amendment to the license.
It is unlawful for any person, business, licensed manufacturer, licensed importer or licensed dealer, to sell, transfer, deliver or dispose of any pistol without a safety locking device. A pistol or revolver sold by a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer or licensed dealer in the city must have the following warning attached: THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM STORAGE. FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
POSSESSION -- HANDGUNS
A license is required to possess a handgun for any purpose. The Commissioner of the New York City Police Department is the issuing authority for handgun licenses.
There are different handgun licenses with different privileges granted under each. A license for a handgun shall be issued to: (1) have and possess in a dwelling by a householder; (2) have and possess in his place of business by a merchant or storekeeper; (3) have and carry concealed for employment purposes; (4) have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession; (5) possess a target handgun; and (6) have, possess, collect and carry antique pistols.
The applicant for a handgun license must:
1. Be of "good moral character."
2. Not have been convicted of a felony or a serious offense.
3. Not have suffered from a mental illness or been hospitalized for mental illness.
4. Be a person concerning whom "no good cause exists" for the denial of the license.
To obtain a handgun license to possess in a household or place of business, or to possess a target pistol, no showing of need is required. The applicant must meet the eligibility requirements listed above. The application procedure includes fingerprinting and the submission of 2 photos of the applicant. The non-refundable application fee of all licenses is $170.00 for the first two years. Licenses may not be issued for more than 3 years and renewals are $170.00 for two years.
Only a licensed handgun owner is allowed to possess ammunition suitable for the licensed handgun and is allowed to possess an ammunition feeding device for the licensed handgun, but not to exceed 17 rounds capacity.
CARRYING-- HANDGUNS
The license to possess a handgun is a license to carry unless restricted, but almost all licenses are restricted. If there are no restrictions the licensee may carry the handgun concealed on or about his person, loaded or unloaded.
Handgun licenses issued elsewhere in New York State are not valid in New York City. New York City licenses are valid throughout New York State. However, a New York State license to carry or possess will be valid in New York City in the absence of a New York City license provided that the handguns are transported by the licensee in a locked container and the trip through New York City is continuous and uninterrupted.
A license to possess a handgun in one's household or place of business or to possess a target handgun does not authorize the licensee to carry a handgun on or about his person except in the very limited circumstances outlined above (under POSSESSION). Similarly, a target handgun license does not grant the holder the right to keep a loaded handgun in his home or place of business. To do so one must have a license to have and possess either in one's dwelling or one's place of business.
A "target" license authorizes the holder to transport his unloaded handgun to and from a shooting range or hunting field in a locked container.
An "on premises" license permits the holder to possess a handgun in his home or place of business. The holder may obtain 2 authorizations a year to transport his handgun(s); unloaded and in a locked container, to and from an authorized shooting range.
To obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun the applicant is required to show that "proper cause" exists for the issuance of the license. The decision to issue or deny this license is within the discretion of the commissioner and his decision will only be overturned by a court if it can be shown that he abused his discretion.
A license may not be transferred. The license holder must have the license in his possession while carrying a handgun, and each person licensed to possess a handgun on his premises is required to have a license on such premises. On demand of any peace officer a license must be exhibited.
MISCELLANEOUS
It is unlawful to fire or discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, firing piece or other firearm in the city, except for certain premises designated by the Police.
Non-residents of New York City may apply for a rifle or shotgun permit subject to the same conditions, regulations, and requirements as residents of New York City.
It is unlawful to possess or dispose of an "assault weapon," which is defined as any semiautomatic rifle or shotgun which has one or more of the following features: folding or telescopic stock or no stock, conspicuously protruding pistol grip, bayonet mount, flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor, barrel shroud, grenade launcher, or modification of such features, or other features determined by the police commissioner to be suitable for military and not sporting purposes. The commissioner shall by rule designate specific semiautomatic rifles or shotguns as "assault weapons." "Assault weapon" also includes any revolving shotgun or part intended to convert a rifle or shotgun into an "assault weapon." "Assault weapon" shall not include any rifle or shotgun modified to render it permanently inoperative.
It is unlawful to alter, change, remove, disfigure, obliterate or deface the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's or serial number of a rifle, shotgun or assault weapon.
SOURCES:
New York City Administrative Code sec.10-131, sec.10301, ET.SEQ.
Contact the police department to obtain a handgun license, once you have this, you can purchase a handgun.
Here are gun shops in new york city
Other Gun Shops & Gun Dealers In Bronx, NY
De Mayo & Sons Inc
(718) 665-7075 2795 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY
Frank's Sport Shop
(718) 299-9628 430 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY
Olinville Arms Inc
(718) 655-1569 3356 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY
Parkchester Rifle & Revolver
(718) 823-3162 1010 Sackett Ave
Bronx, NY
Other Gun Shops & Gun Dealers In Brooklyn, NY
Colt Blackpowder Arms Co
(718) 499-4678 110 8th St
Brooklyn, NY
D F Brothers Sports Center Ltd
(718) 259-5206 7919 New Utrecht Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Henry Repeating Arms Co
(718) 499-5600 110 8th St
Brooklyn, NY
Perry's Gun Shop
(718) 833-1199 9402 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY
Other Gun Shops & Gun Dealers In Manhattan, NY
American Antique Firearms
(212) 206-1004 205 W Houston St
New York, NY
Beretta Gallery
(212) 319-3235 718 Madison Ave
New York, NY
Braithwaite Teddy
(212) 529-6190 81 Columbia St # 2f
New York, NY
Chambers, John S - John Chamers Law Office
(212) 645-5279 89 5th Ave # 801
New York, NY
Griffin & Howe Inc
(212) 921-0980 36 W 44th St # 1011
New York, NY
Holland & Holland Ltd
(212) 752-7755 50 E 57th St
New York, NY
John Jovino Co
(212) 925-4881 5 Centre Market Pl
New York, NY
N Y Ironworks Inc
(212) 566-6028 219 Park Row
New York, NY
West Side Rifle & Pistol Range
(212) 929-7287 20 W 20th St
New York, NY
Other Gun Shops & Gun Dealers In Queens, NY
Other Gun Shops & Gun Dealers In Staten Island, NY
Majestic Arms Ltd
(718) 356-6765 101 Ellis St # A
Staten Island, NY
Rosebank Sports
(718) 447-3664 500 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY
Look for either a revolver or a semi-automatic pistol. Avoid cheap unknown brands, go with either Glock, Beretta, S&W, Springfield, H&K, Sig Arms, IMI, etc. Avoid anything marked Raven Arms, Pocket Pistols, or other cheapos under 200 bucks.
Expect to spend about 500-900 dollars on a quality handgun.
I will cover carry permits in NYC as well which are much more difficult to obtain.
I personally prefer a Glock in .40 S&W or a Springfield XD in .40 S&W, they are easy to care for, very little parts, and polymer frame so you don't have to worry about rust on the frame it's self. I will refer to cleaning/disasembly videos if anyone needs them, don't hesitate because once November comes around and if Obama gets in office, it will be very difficult to get a firearm legally.
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