Rifle / Shotgun Dealer License

A Rifle / Shotgun Dealer's License is needed for any business that sells rifles, shotguns or ammunition in New York City.

• You need a Class 1 Federal Firearms License (FFL). Learn more about the Federal Firearms License.

• You, your co-owners, partners and workers need a Rifle / Shotgun Permit from the New York Police Department (NYPD). Learn more about the Rifle / Shotgun Dealer License.

• You need a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Buildings. It must allow the sale of longarms. Learn more about the Certificate of Occupancy.

• If you want to sell used rifles or shotguns, you need a Second-hand Dealer's License from the Department of Consumer Affairs. Learn more about the Secondhand Dealer General License.

• You need a Fire Department permit if you will store more than 200 rounds of ammunition.

• Permit fees:

  • The application fee is $150.00.
  • The fingerprint fee for new applicants is $88.25.

• Accepted payment methods:

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Certified check (made payable to the New York City Police Department)
  • Money order (made payable to the New York City Police Department)

• This license is valid for up to two years. You must renew it before January 1 of the year it expires.
• Every dealer must keep a record book. The Rifle/Shotgun Section gives you this book. It must list all rifle and shotgun trades by the dealer.
• All employees who handle rifles and/or shotguns must possess a rifle/shotgun permit issued by the License Division.

• Contact the Rifle / Shotgun Section to get an application for a Rifle / Shotgun Dealer's License.

• Submit the original application and one copy. Pay all fees in person at the Rifle / Shotgun Section.