I don't get NY state.. I live in Ulster county where on the front of the application it clearly states "handgun safety course recommended but not required"...

It took me 7 months of waiting and $99.00 to get mine. Thats it, no going in front of the judge, safety courses or anything. When I applied the cleark said " That will be $99 please and in 4 months go pick out a pistol "... LOL