In order to pick up an application for a pistol license in Oneida County
 you must meet the following criteria:
1.  Be at least 21 years old
2.  Be a resident of Oneida County for at least 1 year

3.  Show proof of #1 & #2 (Drivers license)
4.  Show proof that you have had previous formal handgun training within the
      last three (3) years.

     A.  A certificate or letter from a N.R.A. Basic Pistol shooting course.
          OR

     B.  Active military ID or recent discharge papers. (3 years)
          OR

     C.  Active police officer status or recently retired (3 years)
           Correction officer with current qualification card.
5.  To Receive a "full carry" license or "unrestricted" license  It is solely the      
      licensing officers decision as to whether the applicant has demonstrated proper 
     cause for the issuance of a carry license.  As per PL400.(2)(F).  Although 
     additional training may be personally helpful it is not required to receive a carry 
     license.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON

Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY 13501

Office hours:  8:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Monday - Friday  

 Phone:  (315)  798-5821

 Oneida County Courthouse, 300 N. James Street, Rome, NY 13440

Thursdays ONLY

  8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
 (call Utica office to confirm that Rome office is open)

Phone:  (315)  337-4675

If you require the N.R.A. safety course, you may call any of the following clubs.
Trenton Fish & Game Club
Bill Judycki  (315) 732-0873		 Deerfield Pistol & Rifle  (315) 735-2126
Larry Joseph  (315) 797-2184
Camden Rod & Gun Club
Henry Miglianti  (315) 762-0117
Jim Page  (315) 336-8840		 Sauquoit Fish & Game Club
Tim McGregor  (315) 839-6284

Scott Weis
Sylvan Beach
(315) 762-2934

 Oneida Rifle Club
Michael Smith  (315) 363-0249

Oneida County Office of Pistol Licensing
Oneida County Office Building
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York  13501
(315) 798-5821  Fax:  (315) 731-3430

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