You are an honorably discharged United States Marine, an NRA firearms instructor in multiple disciplines, and a generally great human being...
But for some reason, the “honorable” Susan Cacace has determined that you are not worthy to have a full carry permit in your home state. There was no problem with you securing the right to CARRY a firearm in PA, FL + 30 something states, UT, CT, etc... but god forbid you should be able to carry anywhere near where you live.
Welcome to my world... The “laws” in NY are a freaking joke. If I lived 15 minutes up the road, I would have an unrestricted carry permit, good throughout the state less NYC. However, because I'm in the peoples republic of westchester county, I'm not allowed to carry a firearm except when I'm going to or from the range.
I really hope that this does something to alter the BS administrative restrictions that clowns like Cacace can put on our constitutional rights for 2 reasons. #1 I want to carry my pistol, and #2 I want to cancel my NRA membership and tell those JO’s to stick it. They have done nothing for downstate NYers, and basically laugh at you when you ask for help.
Bitter in NY,
NYLeatherneck
My NY carry permit was issued with severe restrictions, like all others in Onondaga county, by a judge who was later removed from the bench for involvement in cocaine trafficking. Was very happy when transferring the permit to Monroe county caused the restrictions to disappear. Was happier when I moved to GA and the whole issue went away (can legally carry a short-barreled suppressed machine-gun openly if so inclined).