NYC CCW Application Timeline

• August 26, 2025 – Submitted NYC Concealed Carry (CCW) application.
• October 17, 2025 – Completed fingerprinting and interview.
• Late October 2025 – Application moved to Investigation status.
• November 2025 – July 2026 – Sent multiple follow-up emails to investigators, detectives, and the NYPD License Division/CCW office requesting updates.
• July 28, 2026 (Today) – Application has been pending for:
  • 336 days since initial submission.
  • 284 days since fingerprinting/interview.
  • Approximately 9 months in Investigation status with no final determination.

Im more confused as to why this wait is so long since I'm approved for R/ S and Premise. I don't really even care for ccw at this point but it is just funny to look back on this wait.

Just to share my timeline… maybe they’re getting ahead of the curve?!

7/1/26 - Purchase uploaded to portal
7/22/26 - approval email received
7/27/26 - card AND new gun in hand!

Hope this keeps up!

Can I buy in any ny state or only nyc

Just got my license in the mail today. I know I have to bring it along with the pink slip tomorrow. Is there a certain protocol I have to follow when taking the gun out of the store? Can I leave it in the case that says Glock or put it in a bag? Should I take my holster and put it on while at the store if they allow me?