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PISTOL PERMIT UNIT | RENSSELAER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

4000 Main Street, Troy, NY 12180

Eligibility
Rensselaer County residents ages 21 years and older with four character references, and who have attended a handgun safety course with a certified instructor; must provide proof of completion of the course
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Application process
Call for information and services or make an appointment for application submission
Fees
Call for license fee information
Service area
Rensselaer County, New York
Processes pistol license applications, license holders' amendments, acquisitions, disposals, address changes, NICS checks, duplicates and transfers. Maintains pistol license files, processes pistol license suspensions and revocations, conducts criminal investigation of pistol licensees when warranted, and conducts deceased pistol licensee investigations.
Last assured
12/14/2023
What's Here
Firearm Permits
Providing organization
RENSSELAER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Provides law enforcement services for the county.