Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Recent Changes to New York State Firearm Laws

Minimum Standards For New York State Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training

Pistol Application Instructors List

Attention Pistol Permit Holders:

Amendment forms can be found on the Schoharie County public website or available for pick up at:

Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division. Located at the Public Safety Facility. 157 Steadman Way, Howes Cave, NY 12092. Enter through the main entrance and proceed to the Civil office windows. Phone 518-295-2226.
Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please stop in by 3:30 pm.

Drop Box is available in the entrance way, if after hours. (Please be sure to include your phone number.)

To complete a purchase or disposal transaction, you will need:

• Amendment form
• Affirmation form
• Receipt of purchase or disposal
• Copy of front and back of Driver’s license and Pistol Permit. (Copies can be made at the office).

If you are dual registering, you will need:

• Amendment form
• Affirmation form
• Dual registration form, signed by the owner of the firearm.
• Copy of front and back of Driver’s license and Pistol Permit. (Copies can be made at the office).

The amendment will be sent to the Judge for review. Once approved, you will receive a phone call. When you come to pick up your permit, please bring your current permit and a $3 personal check or money order.

New plastic card style Pistol Permits are now available. If you have an existing permit you must fill out an Application for a Supplemental Pistol Permit and pay a $5.00 fee in order to get a new plastic permit.

Pistol License Application Process

You may obtain an application online or at Sheriff’s Office located at 157 Steadman Way Howes Cave, NY 12092, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

You must meet the following qualifications:

• Must Have a residence in Schoharie County.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No criminal conviction which prohibits possession of firearms.
• Must have four (4) character references who are residents of Schoharie County.
• Character references should have known you for AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS. They MUST SIGN both applications in person and give their physical address AND their mailing address if different. They MUST use BLACK INK.
• Character references should NOT BE your relatives, related to each other, or employees of any Law Enforcement Agency.
• Must attend the Handgun Safety Course

When all application paperwork has been completed, call (518) 295-2226 to make an appointment to process the application. At the time of your appointment, there will be fingerprints taken.

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Paperwork must be completed in black ink or typed
• You MUST complete TWO applications, Both must be individually signed by the Applicant and individually Notarized
• $88.25 U.S. Postal Money Order payable to SCSO LIVE SCAN ESCROW
• $5.00 U.S. Postal Money Order payable to SCHOHARIE COUNTY SHERIFF
  Photo ID required

Pistol License Fees