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Pistol Permit Unit | Albany County Sheriff's Department

16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207

Eligibility

Albany 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

Required documents

Call for required documentation
Voice

Application process

Call for information and services or make an appointment for application submission

Fees

Call for license fee information

Service area

Albany, NY
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.
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Providing organization

Albany County Sheriff's Department