Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Logo Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Logo
  • Lawyers
  • Practices
  • Insights
  • About
  • Careers
  • Alumni
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  •  icon
  • Podcasts icon
© 2026 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    • Home
    • Lawyers
    • Practices
    • Insights
    • About
    • Careers
    • Alumni
    Home /  Insights /  Memos and Newsletters /  Memo
    S&C Memos

    Second Circuit Strikes Down NY Law That Firearms Cannot Be Brought Onto Private Property Without Express Permission

    Ruling Is Limited to Private Property That Is “Open to the Public”

    December 14, 2023 | min read |
    • Related Practices

    On December 8, 2023, the Second Circuit struck down as unconstitutional the provision of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act prohibiting the carrying of licensed concealed firearms onto another person’s private property that is open to the public absent clear signage or the express consent by the property owner. As a result, the default rule will be that individuals are permitted to carry licensed firearms onto private property open to the public unless the property owner expressly prohibits such carriage. Property owners in New York will need to consider whether they wish to post signage concerning the carrying of firearms on their property in light of this decision.

    Read More

    Read More
    Stay Updated

    Subscribe to stay current on S&C Insights.

    Related Practices Related Practices

    • Real Estate
    • Supreme Court and Appellate
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Logo Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Logo
    • Twitter icon
    • LinkedIn icon
    • RSS Feed icon
    • Podcasts icon
    • Contact Us
    • Cookies
    • Privacy & Disclaimers
    • Attorney Advertising
    © 2026 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP