Blog Post: How Firearm Storage Works in NY (Permit Issues, Red Flags, Travel)

🔐 How Firearm Storage Works in New York (Permit Issues, Red Flags, Travel)

Whether you're dealing with a suspended pistol permit, a red flag protection order, or just leaving town for a while, secure firearm storage can be critical — and in New York, it must be done legally.

Here’s what you need to know about storing your guns safely and lawfully with an FFL dealer in New York.

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🚫 Why You Might Need Temporary Firearm Storage

We commonly provide firearm storage for:

• 🔴 Permit suspensions (temporary or pending revocation)

• 🚨 Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law)

• ✈️ Extended travel or out-of-state deployment

• 💔 Divorce or domestic disputes involving firearms

• 🏠 Storage while relocating or securing a new safe

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🧾 Legal Requirements in NY

In New York, if you lose your legal ability to possess firearms — even temporarily — you cannot legally store them at a friend’s house or family member’s property unless they are:

• Licensed to own them

• Living at the same residence

• Not under any disqualifying orders

✅ The safest and most compliant way to store your firearms is with a licensed FFL dealer.

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🔒 AT Guns and Gear LLC Firearm Storage Service

We offer secure and affordable firearm storage in Hamburg, NY.

Pricing:

• 💲 $25/month per firearm

• 💲 $200/month flat rate for up to 10 firearms

What’s included:

• Logged and inventoried storage in our secured facility

• Controlled access – only you (or your legal representative) may retrieve

• Storage contract to protect both parties

📄 Firearms left unpaid/unclaimed for over 30 days may be subject to forfeiture under the terms of our agreement.

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👮 Red Flag or Legal Hold Situations

If firearms have been surrendered by court order or confiscated during a dispute:

• They may be returned to you after clearance

• You must still pass a background check when retrieving them

• Some local departments will allow an FFL to take possession for storage

📌 Contact us first to make arrangements — we can coordinate with local law enforcement where permitted.

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✈️ Storing Firearms While Traveling

If you're traveling long-term or storing your home:

• Don’t risk leaving firearms unattended or in an unsecured location

• We'll log your firearms, store them under lock and key, and provide full documentation

🛫 Great for snowbirds, seasonal workers, military personnel, or NY winter travelers.

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📩 Ready to Store Your Firearms Legally?

We offer private, secure storage in compliance with New York and federal law.

📧 Email: TIM@ATGUNSANDGEAR.COM
📞 Call/Text: 716‑259‑2850
📄 Need storage now? Fill out our Transfer & Storage Request Form