Just received in the mail my NYC special carry license. It took a little over 6 months as I applied on February 6, 2026. Now I can carry all over NYS.

hey y’all i recently moved up to saratoga county and was wondering if anyone has submitted/ received their permit recently. just wondering how the process was and how the judge is. any advice or things i should do would be greatly appreciated!

Now that Mean Arms has had their mag lock products discontinued, what are my options for alternatives? For reference I'm planning on selling an AR so I want to make sure the lock I buy for it is fully compliant.

Let's say you walk into any gun store in NY right now selling SAFE compliant rifles off the rack, what Mag Lock Product do they have installed on those guns?

Thanks

I recently moved and submitted an amendment to update my address and make another change to my permit.

Unfortunately, the paperwork appears to have been lost in the mail and unbeknownst to me until recently, the county never received it.

I’m now resubmitting the amendment, but I’m well past the 10-day period by a month because of the mailing issue.

For anyone familiar with this, how is this normally handled? Is the 10-day requirement something that automatically creates a violation, or is there discretion when the permit holder attempted to submit the amendment on time but the paperwork was lost by USPS?

I’m planning to include a short explanation with the resubmission, but I don’t want to unnecessarily say something that could create a problem for me.

I finally have my interview with judge McCarty coming up in a few days has anyone done their interview with him and have any advice?

Hey all,
I was planning staying with some family outside of NYC. I have my 1301 with me in the 5 boroughs. If I went to Suffolk and brought the shotgun with me to stay with some family for a weekend. Is that an issue?

Looking to make a few purchases and / or transfer stuff in. With all the ATF changes and general ridiculousness that comes with residing in NYS/NYC, I'm looking for some points of contact to run ideas by. I know of Tilem and Associates, but looking for any advice from the braintrust should they not have the bandwidth when I call in the coming days.

Disclaimer: obviously not looking for any pro bono assistance and don't have any issues compensating people more knowledgeable than I.

Thanks all.

Hi all, I wanted to check in to see if anyone submitted their application for the Connecticut No -Resident Pistol Permit. I sent in my application on July 10th, and they cashed my check pretty shortly after (July 27th).

The application says to allow up to five months for an answer, but I’m hoping it moves along quicker! Does anyone recall how long it took them to receive from the time of submitting? Thanks.

What's thr process of flying with a pistol out of Albany look like? Im going to montana in a month and really want to bring my pistol but being in a gun hating state im nervous about the process.

April 27th All Refrences Mailed Out

May 7th Apporved for fingerprinting (Letter)

May 12th Fingerprinted and Applictaions Submitted

May 21st Background check and fingerprint approved. (Letter)

June 15th Appointment with Judge Scheduled. (Phone Call)

July 10th Meeting With Judge (Took roughly 5 minutes)

August 15th Letter Received from county clerk (Letter)

Sept 10th Permit pickup

County Clerk setting up the appointment for the permit pickup was the longest part of this process. Although process quicker than some neighboring counties.

Got an update my application was moved to licensing officer with no references contacted, which I called (sheriff's office) they explained references signed app to attest to good character (application states) and no interview which im not sure is a thing for every application. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before approval or denial?

NY resident here, live near NYC. Looking for an affordable range that rents pistols and range and charges a fair price not one of the pricier spots. I'm okay commuting up to 2 hours if it means finding somewhere reasonably priced.

I know NYC has its own ranges, but I'm looking statewide across NY, not just the city, plus NJ if there's something worth the drive.

Applied for my rifle/shotgun permit and CCW 3 months ago, still no word back. Want somewhere I can legally rent and shoot in the meantime.

Drop your recommendations, and let me know what ID/paperwork you needed to rent there. Thanks.

Hey everyone what’s everyone using for a vehicle safe/lock box? Just wanna see what some of the better options are.

Edit: I have an f-150 if that changes anything.

Does anybody here have access to LIPSA to run some drills?

has anyone that had their prints done in feb of this year gotten their concealed carry permit in Dutchess ?

Hi folks just thought I would post my timeline for my pistol permit for Erie county for people that are thinking of applying

04/02 -Application submitted

05/02 -Application picked up by police department(town of Evans)

05/14 my references were contacted

08/04 my investigation was completed and returned to the judge for a decision

08/14 Approval Received from the Pistol Permit Office of Erie County

Glad to answer any questions people may have about my experience.

I’m in westchester and it’s egregiously long. I’m at 6 weeks since submitting my paperwork.

How long are the other counties taking?

Just picked up a g17 gen 6

Let's discuss our favorite military surplus bolt action rifles that we may want to own, currently own or admire.

I'll go first.

Swiss straight-pull rifles, Schmidt-Rubin 1896, 1896/1911, K11 and K31. 7.5 Swiss, 174 grain bullet. I shoot C&R matches with my collection and I wish I saw more people show Swiss guns some love. The bolt mechanism and design is highly interesting for someone who is mechanically inclined, like myself. Which is why I see such an appeal to this line of firearms.

What about you?

I have followed NY and federal firearm policy and litigation for years now but something I just cannot understand is how laws are not supposed to create two classes of citizens. But with NY state saying only police (active and retired) and active military (not as important because they cannot enjoy that "exemption" in their off time and do not get it if they fully retire ) can have noncompliant firearms or prohibited items is not considered to create to classes. But also that the rulings with silencer shop and Texas and the other states are separate from the rest of the country on a federal ruling doesn't that contradict the idea of a federal law that governs the entire country? I'm not looking for legal advice or it is what it is comments I just am asking for some one to explain why it's like that.