A pistol/revolver license issued by New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties expire and need to be renewed every three (3) years for a concealed carry license and every five (5) years for all other types of pistol/revolver licenses. A pistol/revolver license issued outside of those areas does not expire, but the license holder must recertify with the New York State Police every three (3) years for a concealed carry license and every five (5) years for other types of pistol/revolver licenses.