Confidentiality Request Detail

PROTECTING YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY

The names and zip codes of handgun licensees (and possibly other information in your application) are public record; however, pursuant to NYS law, you can request that all of your application information be kept confidential by filling out the “NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption” form (hereinafter referred to as the “Confidentiality Request Form”).

To be eligible to fill out the form, you need to be in one of the four categories listed on the form. For example, one of the categories (Number 4) is that you have reason to believe that you may be subject to unwarranted harassment if your application information is publicly disclosed. If you are in this category, or any of the other listed categories, you can FILL OUT THE FORM NOW to request that your name (and other information about you in your handgun license application) be kept confidential.

It is most likely that NYPD will be required to include your name, zip code, and license type on lists of licensees requested by newspapers and others unless you are in one of the categories on the Confidentiality Request Form, you fill out and submit the form, and your request is granted. There may be limited exceptions, but if you are in one of the categories on the form and you want confidentiality, you should submit the form now. The form is included here on this page -- see immediately below. You just need to fill out the form here and click “submit”.

NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption Form

Pursuant to section 400.00 (5) (b) of the NYS Penal Law