Statement Questions

The step numbers below are from the previous NYPD portal. They will be updated when the NYPD's new system opens.

• For STEP 7 and STEP 12: Provide a statement/How are you going to store your gun when not in use? you can state:

  • "In a locked, secured safe, unloaded with a trigger lock with the ammo stored separately."

• For STEP 12: Familiarity with Penal Laws 35/265/400 AND FOR THE QUESTIONS Provide a statement indicating that the applicant has been trained (or will receive training) in the use and safety of a handgun (rifle/shotgun): you can state:

  • If you already took the course: "I have read and understand and will follow all the laws and reviewed them during my 18-hour training class."

  • If you haven't yet taken the course: "I have and will read and understand and will follow all the laws and review them during my 18-hour training class."

• For STEP 12: for all the questions that begin with: Carry Guard/Security License Applicants.... you should state:

  • "N/A".

• For CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST -

  • Choose option 4. and state:

  • "I have reason to believe that I may be subject to unwarranted harassment upon disclosure."

  • Then select option "A" I want this Confidentiality Request form to apply to any and all of my NYC handgun license applications and licenses.

• For When do you feel that you have a right to use your firearm? (On the Interview Questionnaire) - example answer, to use only if it matches your own view (not legal advice; not checked against New York self-defense law):

  • "When unable to retreat to a safe location, when being faced with deadly force and fear of imminent death or serious bodily harm to myself or to my loved ones."

On the step that you need to affirm/agree to all the statements & answer if you received any help filling out the application:

Towards the end of the application - (part 14 on the Rifle/Shotgun and part 16 on the Concealed Carry), right before you are prompted to pay, you will need to put in your INITIALS by every statement, and press the TAB BUTTON or with the mouse place it in the next box on the left - it will place a grayed out CHECK in the box next to each statement.

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