ADK hunter,

You need to wait until you are 21. It sucks I know. The application is more of a hassle and you need to take a safety course. I am 24 now and I did all of the application process in Albany county. It took four months to hear back and I have a restricted permit. From what I've heard is that not many people are givin the ccw permitt without a special reason.I have a clean record and what not and still didnt have that option. However, it is definitely worth the hassle.