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What’s New on 2A613
- New: 2A613.com Updates channel. Get the important updates straight to your phone: carry law changes for NY, NJ and all other states, reciprocity map updates, new classes and deals.Follow ›
- Traveling with Your Gun: flying, driving across state lines, hotels and rental cars.See it ›
- Safe Storage at Home: gun safes, NY and other states' storage laws, kids in the home.See it ›
- Where You Can't Carry in NY: every banned place statewide, the latest court rulings, and shul security.See it ›
- Gun Safety guide (updated): the four rules, plus storage, kids and visitors at home.See it ›
- Gun Cleaning guide (updated): how often, what you need, step by step, and what your gun’s maker recommends.See it ›
- Police Stop guide (updated): what to do when you are carrying, and duty to inform by state.See it ›
- News Desk: Antisemitic Attacks, 2A News and Good Guy With a Gun, side by side on one page.See it ›
- Holsters and Carry: choosing a holster and where to wear it.See it ›
- Dry-Fire Practice: a safe routine and five drills at home.See it ›
- What’s My Coverage?: pick your permits and see how many states you can carry in.See it ›
- Can I Carry in…?: a page for every state, plus an I-95 trip guide to Florida.See it ›
- Upcoming Classes: upcoming classes you can sign up for, and instructors to contact.See it ›
- Range Etiquette: how to be safe and courteous at the shooting range.See it ›
- Eye Dominance: which eye does your aiming, and two quick tests to find out.See it ›
- NJ New & Renewals: one guide for a new permit or a renewal, with a simple switch.See it ›
- What You Need checklists & fee boxes: tick off every document and see the official fees in each guide.See it ›
- 2A Glossary, now with drawings: 434 terms in plain English, many with an illustration.See it ›
- Faster search & easy WhatsApp sharing: find any guide in seconds and send it to a friend.See it ›
- Court Tracker: the 2A court cases that affect you, with status and next steps.See it ›
- How Much Will It Cost?: the real total for a license: fees, fingerprints, class and more.iEvery guide shows the total fees for that permitSee it ›
- 26 new state guides: non-resident permit and visitor guides for states across the U.S.See it ›
- NYPD Handgun Purchases: step by step: buying a handgun and adding it to your NYPD license.See it ›
Find Your Guide
New York
Learn and Prepare
- Training18-hour class, schools and the dry-fire course.
- FAQ 63 Q&AsStraight answers to the questions asked most.
- 2A Glossary 434 TermsPlain-English meanings of 2A words, A to Z.
- Safe Storage at HomeGun safes, NY storage law, kids at home, the 4 rules.
- Traveling with Your GunFlying, driving across state lines, hotels.
- Range EtiquetteSafety rules, range commands and good manners at the range.
- Eye DominanceFind your dominant eye and what to do if you are cross-dominant.
- Police StopWhat to do at a police stop when you are carrying.
- Where You Can't Carry in NYBanned places statewide, court rulings, shuls.
- Gun SafetyThe four rules, and keeping your home safe.
- Holsters and CarryChoosing a holster and a carry position.
- Dry-Fire PracticeA safe routine and five drills at home.
- Cleaning and CareBasic cleaning and maintenance, step by step.
Community, Halacha and Legal
- 2A Lawsuit TrackerSecond Amendment court cases and where each one stands.
- Podcasts and YouTube2A shows and channels to stay informed.
- 2A613 Merch StoreApparel and accessories that support the community.
- Community BusinessesMembers' 2A businesses and services, listed free.
The New Seforim: שף ויתיב
The laws of carrying weapons, by Rabbi Shay Tahan, in Hebrew and English editions, grounded in Torah, Chazal and the poskim. Browse sample pages from both seforim.
Hands-On Help
Your Application, Handled From Start to Finish.
One-on-one help with new applications and renewals. The decision to carry is yours; the paperwork, the checklists and the scheduling are ours.
- We Prepare the PaperworkEvery form filled out and submitted for you, with your authorization. Notary services available.*
- We Check Every DocumentEvery requirement checked before anything goes in.
- You Show Up ReadyYour 18-hour training scheduled, and you're prepped for fingerprinting and the interview.
Three Steps. Zero Guesswork.
- 1Tell Us What You NeedFill out the short request form.
- 2We Review & AdviseWe review your situation and advise on the best approach.
- 3You Apply With ConfidenceYour packet goes in complete, and we stay with you to the finish line.
Every completed application we've handled so far has been approved — but approval is always the agency's decision.
Or message us on WhatsAppA paid service. Every free guide stays free. The initial consultation is free. No paid work starts until you agree to the quote and a paid deposit, which is determined during the initial consultation. *Additional fees and restrictions apply. Past results do not guarantee future approval.
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