The State Police are reminding pistol permit holders of the upcoming deadline to complete recertification of their permit. Recent changes to New York State Penal Law require license holders to recertify every 5 years. Individuals who were issued a Pistol License before January
15, 2013, must recertify by January 31, 2018. The deadline to recertify for those issued a license on or after January 15, 2013, is 5 years from the date the license was issued. There is no cost for recertification. The State Police have created an online process that allows licensees to complete their certification. More information can be found at: https://troopers.ny.gov/firearms/. Licensees who do not wish to use the online process can also complete the process by mail. The form can be downloaded online. Paper forms will also be available at all State Police stations. Failure to recertify will serve as a revocation of the license, according to NYS Penal Law.
