NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD issued emergency rules on Friday to allow licenses for New Yorkers to carry handguns after the Supreme Court ruled a century-old New York law that required “proper cause” for concealed carry licenses is unconstitutional.
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Prior to June 23, handgun licenses were limited to professionals who might require a gun for work like police or security guards. The supreme court’s decision left New York government and municipalities scrambling to restructure gun control laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called an emergency session of the state legislature at the end of June to pass a bill that created a strict vetting process for applicants, including social media monitoring, and established areas where it was illegal to carry a weapon even with a permit. That law will take effect Sept. 1.
The new emergency rules, which were put forward by NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and approved by Mayor Eric Adams, aim to bring New York City in line with state and federal regulations.
“Given these changes in law, New York City must immediately implement an operative concealed carry licensing scheme to address an imminent threat to safety and property,” wrote the NYPD. “This emergency rule ensures that pending and recently denied or ‘downgraded’ applications are evaluated consistent with the Supreme Court’s ruling.”
Concealed carry applications must now include statements that the applicant has read New York State law on handguns, specify how the gun will be safeguarded and confirm the applicant has been trained in handgun use.
It’s not yet clear what level of training will be required in New York City.
The new rules also give applicants who were recently rejected due to the “proper cause” standard 60 days to reopen their application free of charge.
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