I live in Onondaga County.

Its $10.00 for the application then $36.00 for the handeling and fileing fee plus $80.00 or $90.00 (can't remember)for the FBI background check. Non Refundable, you can still be turned down.

It can take as long as 6 months to go through. In my county the Judge approves or denies it. My buddy got his in less then a month. Mine took 3 months.

As far as carry permitsI am told that only police and peace officers can get them. I applied and was turned down for a carry. Mine is a "sportsman" which means I can carry while target shooting, hunting and hiking in remote areas.

In onondaga county there are 3 judges who make the decisions. My buddy took an armed gaurd course and was given a carry permit. All the judges have different opions and of courseits all who you know.I was told by several people that my judge won't issue them for anything.

When you buy a gun you are given a bill of sale which you bring to the county sheriffs who will put the gun on your permit and give you a coupon to go pick the gun up from where you bought it. It cost $3.00 to put a gun or or take one off.