the article is about NYC not the state at large, the rest of the state is county judge controlled as to who gets one, good judge you get one, sh!tty judge you don't...Maryland is no better than New York.
In Maryland you have to apply to the State police and kiss their butts. While in the kissing process you have to come up with a reason for wanting the gun. Self-defense is not considered a reason.
the article is about NYC not the state at large, the rest of the state is county judge controlled as to who gets one, good judge you get one, sh!tty judge you don't...Same in New Jersey. If you are not politically RAT connected or in law enforcement, no go.