The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is taking steps to revoke former President Donald Trump’s license to carry a concealed firearm after his recent felony conviction. Trump’s concealed carry license was suspended on April 1, 2023, after he was indicted on criminal charges. Following his conviction on 34 felony counts on May 30, 2024, the NYPD is now moving towards a full revocation of his license, according to a senior police official.
Before his indictment, Trump voluntarily surrendered two of the three pistols he was licensed to carry to the NYPD on March 31, 2023. The third firearm listed on his license was reportedly relocated to Florida. However, this relocation could present legal issues for Trump, as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a federal crime. CNN has reached out to Trump’s representatives to confirm whether he still possesses the third gun in Florida.
Trump, who has had a concealed carry license from the NYPD for over a decade, received his permit under a confidentiality request, making the details of his application exempt from public records. Despite this, the suspension and impending revocation indicate that he maintained his license throughout his presidency and afterward until the felony charges were filed in March 2023.
The NYPD’s Legal Bureau is expected to complete its investigation soon, which will likely result in the formal revocation of Trump’s gun license. Trump has the option to seek a hearing to challenge this decision.
This move follows standard protocol in New York, where gun licenses are frequently revoked following felony convictions. The NYPD’s actions also align with federal law, which prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms.
The legal repercussions for Trump extend beyond the loss of his gun license. As a convicted felon, his ability to own or carry firearms in the future is severely restricted. The Biden campaign has already weighed in on the matter, highlighting the broader implications for gun control and public safety. “When Trump tells the NRA he won’t do a damn thing to prevent convicted felons, domestic abusers, and other dangerous people from getting their hands on guns, he’s talking about himself,” said Biden campaign spokesperson James Singer.
As Trump’s legal team has not yet commented on the expected revocation, the former president now faces significant personal and legal challenges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention, where he is poised to be selected as the GOP nominee for president.
Throughout his legal troubles, Trump continues to receive full-time protection from the US Secret Service, as is customary for former presidents. However, the revocation of his gun license underscores the tangible consequences of his recent felony convictions and raises questions about his future conduct and compliance with state and federal laws.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Trump’s legal team will respond and what further implications his convictions will have on his political ambitions and personal freedoms.
