in Albany county, once you get appreoved for your permit, you will get a letter instructing you to go to the courthouse. then you will get your permit AND a "purchase coupon" , which you can get ONE pistol with. AS in, pick it out, pay for it, take it home.

all other purchases are subject to amendment approval, which means you pay a deposit on the gun, bring the serial # and info to the courthouse, fill out papers, and wait for approval. (up to 2 weeks) usually 3-4 days depending on the judges desk. (cluttered or empty)

then, you get a letter, pick up your amendment, and bring it and the balance due to the gun shop and get your new pistol.

and in albany, getting the parking spot is the tough part. parking at the couthouse is a pain in the rear.

and if you get the wrong judge, good luck. they have thier own agendas, "black list guns" that they wont give amendments for, it really sucks.

MY OPINION, if you ever wanted a "wierd, non practical gun" like a ar-15 pistol, tec-9, uzi pistol, etc... buy it FIRST, with the coupon! that way you don't need approval from a judge. Because, if he/she thinks the gun youre trying to amend to your permit is "dangerous" you'll get denied.

good luck
-moose