So you want a Nassau County (NY) Pistol permit....

Proceed with the following steps:

1. Read the Nassau County Pistol License Handbook.
   A copy can be found here.
   
   
2. Complete your application package.
   As of 2026 you do this online at https://app.nassaucountyny.gov/ncpd/pistol-permit/
   
   
3. Schedule your fingerprint appointment.
   This used to happen when you brought your application package to police HQ in Mineola. Now it happens in the online application.
   
   
4. Complete your character references and PPB-3 "fingerprint card"
   You can get these forms at Police HQ in Mineola, or they will be provided to you when you go to your fingerprint appointment. I have made copies available here
   
   • PPB-3 "Fingerprint Card" rev. 06/17
   • Character Reference Form rev. 01/18 (County Exec. Blakeman & Police Commissioner Ryder)
   Please check with NCPD Pistol Section to determine if these forms are what is currently in use in Nassau.
   If they aren't NCPD may not accept them.
   If my forms are out of date I'd appreciate copies of the new forms.
   
   
5. Go to your fingerprint appointment, have a nice chat with the folks who take your prints and photo (this is your "interview")
   
   
6. Wait a while - NCPD will contact you by email (from pistols@pdcn.org) or telephone to tell you your permit is ready.
   
   
7. Go to Police HQ in Mineola and pick up your permit.
   Remember to ask for your semi-auto rifle card while you're there. (The counter folks will usually ask you if you want it, it's $10 to print the card.)
   

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