New York
Not honoredOne of the strictest states. Your LTC means nothing here. Drive through only with the gun unloaded and locked away, and don't stop longer than you have to.
What to Do
- Do not carry. Your Massachusetts LTC is not valid here.
- Passing through: unload the gun and lock it in the trunk, with the ammunition separate. With no trunk, use a locked container that isn't the glove box or console.
- Keep moving. Short stops for gas and food only.
- If you're staying, look into the state's own non-resident permit, if it offers one.
Check the Details
- New York carry laws on handgunlaw.us (age limits, places you can't carry, duty to inform)
- Federal safe passage: 18 U.S.C. § 926A
General education, not legal advice. Reciprocity changes often. Confirm with New York's state police or attorney general before you carry. Last checked October 27, 2026.