Movie Gun Services

Licenses needed for someone to work as an
FFL Gun Wrangler / Prop Firearm Pyrotechnist in New York State
(excluding NYC)

The following is for those who will be functioning as an FFL Gun Wrangler

New York State Theatrical Dealer/Gunsmith License - Issued by the NYS Police

New York State Manufacturer of Firearms License - Issued by the NYS Police

Federal Special Occupation Tax Stamp as a Class 2 Manufacturer - Issued by the BATFE

Federal Firearms License Type 7 or Type 10 Manufacturer of Firearms - Issued by the BATFE

Exempt Dealer / Manufacturer for prop firearms - Issued by US Dept. of Commerce

The following is for those who will be functioning as a pyrotechnist also:

New York State License to Deal in or Manufacture Explosives - Issued by the NYS DoL

New York State Class A Pyrotechnician License - NYS Office of State Fire Marshal

Federal Manufacturer of High Explosives Type 20 - Issued by the BATFE

Local Fire Marshal-issued permits for each location where blank cartridges will be urilized.

Anyone attempting to function as a gun handler anywhere in NYS outside of the City of New York who does not have all the above listed licenses and permits can and will be prosecuted. The are no provisions for a non-licensee to be in constructive control over FIREARMS. The New York State Police - Gun Investigation Unit will not turn a blind eye to illegal possession.
Anyone attempting to bring a "BLANKED" FIREARM out of the city will be committing a state Felony.
New York City issued Pistol Licenses do not provide for exemptions from the restrictions of possession for the purposes
of "Theatrical Production" usage and display.
>New York City Police Dept. - Pistol License Section, (646) 610-5560<
An NYPD issued STP (Special Theatrical Permit) as issued by the City of New York is not recognized anywhere else, and provide for no special permissions or privileges outside of the City of New York..

NYPD Special Permit

Movie Gun Services LLC • Established 1985

Licenses

For Productions:•Services •Requirements •Procedures •Operations •Licenses •Insurance

For Gun Handlers:•Gun Wranglers •Prop Gun Types •Firearms Safety Coordinator •Firearms Safety Manual •Film Students •Actors Academy •Canada Gun Props •NYC Gun Props

For Actors / Students: •Prop Gun Laws •Prop Gun Deaths •Prop Gun F-Ups •Prop Gun Mistakes •Safety Guidelines •Film Students •Actor's Gun Guide •Community Theater •Actors Academy •Actors 4 Hire •Lessons Learned •Prop Gun Patents

Movie Gun Services LLC • Established 1985

Licenses

For Productions:•Services •Requirements •Procedures •Operations •Licenses •Insurance

For Gun Handlers:•Gun Wranglers •Prop Gun Types •Firearms Safety Coordinator •Firearms Safety Manual •Film Students •Actors Academy•Canada Gun Props•NYC Gun Props

For Actors / Students: •Prop Gun Laws •Prop Gun Deaths •Prop Gun F-Ups •Prop Gun Mistakes •Safety Guidelines •Film Students •Actor's Gun Guide •Community Theater •Actors Academy •Actors 4 Hire •Lessons Learned•Prop Gun Patents

Alliance of Special Effects & Pyrotechnic Operators Member Since 1997

For Gun Handlers:•Gun Wranglers •Prop Gun Types •Firearms Safety Coordinator •Firearms Safety Manual •Film Students •Actors Academy •Canada Gun Props •NYC Gun Props

For Actors / Students: •Prop Gun Laws •Prop Gun Deaths •Prop Gun F-Ups •Prop Gun Mistakes •Safety Guidelines •Film Students •Actor's Gun Guide •Community Theater •Actors Academy •Actors 4 Hire •Lessons Learned •Prop Gun Patents

Alliance of
Special Effects & Pyrotechnic Operators
Member Since 1997