In Heller and McDonald, we held that the Second and. Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense.The Second Amendment reads very clearly, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed". A person cannot have a firearm in the state of New York unless they have the permits and license to do so, whether it is open carry or concealed carry. Allows law enforcement (and often family members) to petition for a court order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns. Our lawyers are experienced in handling virtually all legal issues pertaining to New York firearms licensing, possession of firearms, sale of firearms. New York has the second-strongest gun laws in the country, with one of the lowest rates of gun violence and gun ownership. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to "keep and bear arms. The New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS) is a NJ based non-profit, civil rights organization. If you want a handgun or want a rifle or shotgun and live in New York City you will need to fill out paperwork, pay a fee and apply for permission.