NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 5-04 — Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License and Special Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License.

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(a) In addition to the requirements in 38 RCNY § 5-02 an applicant shall demonstrate the employer's need to employ armed security guards/gun custodians. (b) Such need may be shown and documented by memorandum, letters or contract(s) for the hiring of said employer to provide armed security personnel or otherwise requir

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§ 5-04 Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License and Special Carry Guard License / Gun Custodian License.

RCNY § 5-04

(a)In addition to the requirements in 38 RCNY § 5-02 an applicant shall demonstrate the employer's need to employ armed security guards/gun custodians.

(b)Such need may be shown and documented by memorandum, letters or contract(s) for the hiring of said employer to provide armed security personnel or otherwise require the services of gun custodians.

(c)Additionally, such need may be shown by other documentation or acceptable form as required by the License Division.

(d)If applicable, an applicant shall show satisfactory evidence that such business possesses a professional license, relevant to the need for a handgun, issued by the State of New York.

(e)In addition to the requirements in 38 RCNY § 5-06 an applicant shall show proof of current employment which requires the need for a handgun license.

(f)If applicable, an applicant shall show satisfactory evidence of having a professional license, relevant to the need for a handgun issued by the State of New York.

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