RE: hand guns in new york?
Got My pistal permit last year, I live in Steubon County took 6 months for me to get it, seems paper work goes threw kinda fast within 3 months but sits on Judges desk for other 3 months waiting to be signed & sent back to person applying for permit, I can carry mine if needed, was advised to by Clerk when applying for permit to check off Box where it said , concealed carrying, I think it said , close enough, but cost me 20 bucks for paperwork & $100.00 to get permit...Now I brother in law got his permit back within 3 months but he lives in Livingston county, depends on what county you live in...
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