Schedule Your In Person Training with Live-Fire

The state of New York requires applicants to complete 18 hours of in-person training which includes 2 hours of live-fire.

Call our Scheduling Team at (315) 585-8311 to schedule your training with a Concealed Coalition state approved trainer.

You must be able to demonstrate that you can safely and proficiently handle a handgun and ammunition.

IMPORTANT – If you reserved a guest seat via our limited time offer, call us at (315) 585-8311 to schedule training for you and your guest with a Concealed Coalition state approved trainer. You both must be able to demonstrate that you can safely and proficiently handle a handgun and ammunition.

Download Your Application

Download the New York Resident application here:

Character References

Complete the required forms. You will need to get (4) character references to send in with your application.

Apply in Person

To apply, you will need to go to your county sheriff’s office and bring the following:

– Completed Application

– 4 character references

– Two (recent) 2×2 color passport style photos

– Payment of the fee. (varies by county, we suggest calling ahead to confirm)

Fingerprinting

When you apply at the Sheriff’s office, you will be fingerprinted.

Take Your Photo

At this point in the process you will undergo a series of background checks and be interviewed by the state police.

Submission of the Application

If all background checks and interviews are deemed acceptable, your application will then be submitted to either a licensing judge, sheriff or police commissioner who will evaluate the application.

Check Your Mail

You will be notified by mail within 6 months if you have been approved or denied for your New York Resident Pistol / Revolver License.