[HEY4QDEMS]

What a maroon!

Back alley gun deals in NY are in the millions of dollars every year. The sad part is that a large chunk of purchases are being made by otherwise law abiding citizens.

[Nonesuch]

Back alley gun deals in NY are in the millions of dollars every year. The sad part is that a large chunk of purchases are being made by otherwise law abiding citizens.

An obvious side-effect of the draconian licensing laws in New York State, where you need a "carry permit" (usually restricted so it's not a true CCW) to even touch a handgun.

If not intending to carry concealed, I'd expect most people would go the safest route and buy a pump shotgun from a private seller in upstate New York, and avoid all the paperwork.