9-21 Online application completed and fingerprint card mailed out.

9-25 Fingerprint card and check received by Fl.

10-1 Fingerprint check cashed.

10-13 Ccw approved.

10-26 Ccw card received in the mail.

Has anyone renewed in nassau county recently? My permit is up in November, website says to wait until you get the paperwork in the mail before renewing. I feel like its cutting it close.

Place we used to go was one of the ones closed by the DEC in the last few years, and even then it was supposed to be paper targets only (?)

Anywhere that's not a club within a couple hours drive? Or any clubs that would allow them that aren't crazy expensive when we just want to go once or twice a year

I currently have a resident permit in NYC which expires the second week in November. I started the process to upgrade my permit to a carry permit. I submitted my renewal application in the second week of September with all the additional documents needed.

I have been checking their website and my application since then because I know they like giving people the run around. It is over a month now and the status of my license still hasn't changed from submitted to investigation.

Anyone know how long the process normally takes for upgrades?

My friend did it last year and said it took him about 3 months. I would try emailing them, but I emailed them twice before doing my renewal about the process and received zero reply.

Just got my letter in from pistol permit and got denied.
The judge stated cause of alcohol use,multiple domestic arrest and references not knowing about my arrests?
I only been arrested for 1 domestic and that was 10 years ago
I can legally buy guns federally.
What next step on appealing and any suggestions.
I asked my friend that is an ffl which he gave me a lawyer number.i(called awaiting to hear back)
Anything I should plan out and what to expect

Hey everybody, recently I experienced a mental health crisis and attempted suicide by cop telling him I had a gun, when ive never possessed a firearm my entire life. A few days later cops came to search the house and give me a temporary erpo, which is fine because like I said I dont own any guns and I dont want to specifically because of my mental health.

But now im going through this entire hearing process, I dont plan on showing up because like I said I wouldnt ever own a firearm anyways. But im extremely anxious about this because cops and courts generally make me very anxious, and I dont know if the background check thing they do is gonna trigger anything. Has anybody else been through a similar situation and can provide some like emotional reassurance or anything like that?

If you have a concealed carry permit in NYS (not NYC), where do you typically carry it on your person? I feel like the laws are set up so you can barely carry your pistol in public in so many places. If a store has a sign that says guns not allowed, then you can't carry inside, legally. Now, I know if it's concealed, no one knows, but my question is: besides a school, where are you carrying or refusing to carry?

I hope my question makes sense, lol.

NRA Training Counselor Development Workshop (TCDW) — Some of the most challenging shooting I’ve done. How do you train?
Last week at TCDW, we were put through a ton of challenging shooting exercises. If we hadn’t been getting evaluated the entire time, it would have been a lot of fun!
Actually, it was a lot of fun. Just with a healthy dose of pressure.
Here’s some of what we were put through:
NRA Level 4 Pistol Qualification
20 rounds at 15 yards into an 8-inch circle. The catch? At least 16 of those rounds had to group within 6 inches.
I managed 19 rounds in a 4.5-inch group. Pretty happy with that!
Ragged Hole Drill
Five shots at a 1-inch square, trying to create essentially one ragged hole. We ran this at both 3 and 5 yards. Sounds easy until you actually try it!
Bang-Click Drill
A modified ball-and-dummy exercise. Chamber a round from a full magazine, remove the magazine, fire, and then press the trigger again on an empty chamber.
The goal is to identify any anticipation, flinching, or unnecessary movement when the gun doesn’t fire. Repeat through the entire 10-round magazine.
It’s amazing what you discover about your trigger control when there’s no bang to hide your mistakes.
Dot Torture
50 rounds. Ten dots. Pure torture.
If you know, you know.
Diagnostic Drills
Trigger traps, Draw-Bang, and several other speed-building and diagnostic exercises designed to expose weaknesses in technique.
FBI Pistol Qualification
We finished with the FBI qualification course.
I was doing great right up until the final shots at 25 yards from a kneeling position. Those were my only dropped points!
Still finished above the 90% instructor standard, but those last few shots are going to haunt me.
The bigger takeaway?
TCDW was an incredible experience, not just because of the shooting, but because of the people and the standards.
The last publicly reported numbers I’ve seen put the NRA Training Counselor population at around 2,200, with only about 72 candidates invited to TCDW annually.
In our class of 10, a few candidates had previously attempted the workshop without passing. That should tell you something about the standards.
But what impressed me most wasn’t just how well everyone could shoot. It was the willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve. Even experienced instructors have things they can work on.
I came away a better shooter, a better instructor, and with a whole new appreciation for the value of diagnostic training.
So here’s my question for everyone:
How do you actually train?
Do you spend most of your range time working on accuracy, speed, qualifications, or diagnostic drills like Dot Torture and ball-and-dummy?
And what’s the one drill that consistently exposes your weaknesses?
I’m always looking to add more tools to the toolbox.

Me and 5 buddies want to have a range day for a stag party. One of the guys know someone with a nice private range but we need to get a decent amount of handgun range ammo in the next few weeks. Is buying online and shipping to FFL the only real option or are there any local shops that match pricing on bulk purchases? Rather support local if possible.

I created this group because I believe in our Constitution and our fundamental right to keep and bear arms. My main goal for the Second Amendment Alliance is to keep members informed about new laws and proposed legislation that could affect those rights. This is a place to share reliable information, have respectful discussions, and stay united in protecting our constitutional freedoms. Feel free to join.

So I’m ready to look for my next gun; budget is 1,000. I’m looking at a M&P Performance center 2.0 compact carry comp, or the Glock 19 either gen 5 or 6 if you guys know where I can find a gen 5 new if appreciate it if not I’d get the gen 6. Also looking into the Sig p365 XMacro. Anything else you think I should look at? Thanks!

Was feeling really rusty today, but wanted to work on a little bit of movement and throttle control.

the sheriff is running for reelection unopposed and has blocked me on instagram for asking questions about why his department is taking 15months for a pistol permit. I asked if it was ignorance of the law n permit process or just incompetence… which led me to getting blocked. these tyrants should be held accountable. if you guys on here can jump on his instagram and Facebook and leave a comment about his departments pistol permitting violations I think would be a great way to get the message across that we don’t have to take this shit and these people need to do their jobs or leave so someone else who respects the laws on the books can do the job. kinda ridiculous it’s come to this but shameful of “everyone’s sheriff” to block one of his constituents because I am holding him and his deputies accountable for their underwhel performance at their duties

Specifically around Watertown?

I found it helpful to see what other folks were experiencing with wait times in Onondaga county for conceal carry permits.

Took class in February

Fingerprints week of 9/14

Appt week of 9/21 Edit: "appt"/interview

Issued and received week of 10/19

It was just over four weeks from apts to when it was issued and received.

I previously had my concealed carry in another state but had to sell my Glock given a quick move back to NY and the complications of storage with everything involved in our move. I appreciate the resources the county and sheriffs office seem to have put into the pistol permit unit.

Couple different brands to try. Alpha foxtrot, sig, coissant, alpha American, MPA, JG and Springfield didn’t show though

My new everyday carry firearm!!

For a Glock 43x and 19
Maybe also a laser and flashlight combo
For the red, anything under 150

So I’ve recently gotten my CCW permit and I’m still doing my best to understand the rules. I understand that Parks are a no go for conceal carry.. Im also reading that the sidewalk just outside the park is a no go as well?

see “evil features” and “standard-capacity magazines”. The tide is very slowly turning.

NEW YORK, NY — State Senator Erik Bottcher and Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson today announced Governor Hochul has signed Francesco’s Law into law, landmark legislation that mandates secure storage of firearms and holds those who fail to comply accountable. The legislation is named after Francesco, a 17-year-old New Yorker who took his own life after gaining access to an unsecured firearm. The new law establishes one of the nation’s strongest gun storage standards to help prevent tragedies like the one experienced by Francesco and his family. 

 Click here to read more about this bill.

 Click here to watch a video from last evening’s bill signing.

 “No family should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a child to a preventable tragedy. Francesco was just 17 when he died by suicide after gaining access to an unsecured firearm,” said State Senator Erik Bottcher. “His story is deeply personal to me. Like Francesco, I struggled with my identity and mental health as a teenager, and I know how access to a firearm in a moment of crisis can turn temporary despair into an irreversible tragedy. A locked gun can mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved. I am sincerely grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson and the tireless advocates who made this possible, including Rebecca Fischer and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Brady, GIFFORDS, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and Everytown. Above all, I commend Diana Cochran, Francesco’s mom, who transformed unimaginable grief into a legacy that will save lives. We cannot bring Francesco back, but because of his mother’s courage and Governor Hochul’s leadership, other families may be spared that heartbreak.”

 “Today, we honor Francesco’s life by turning unimaginable grief into meaningful action,” said Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson. “Francesco’s Law is a testament to the power of a family’s advocacy and the responsibility we have as legislators to protect our communities and prevent another family from experiencing this kind of loss. I thank Governor Kathy Hochul for signing this critical legislation and Diana and Jennifer for their courage, persistence and commitment to making sure Francesco’s legacy saves lives. This is what public service must be about. We must listen to our communities, stand with our families across New York State, and turn pain into purpose.”

 “Francesco was my son long before he became the name of a law. He was brilliant, funny, compassionate and full of promise. He was just 17 years old, and he should still be here. His life was stolen by a tragedy that was entirely preventable — a firearm left unsecured. No law can bring my beautiful boy back, but Francesco’s Law will help ensure that other families are spared the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a child. After nearly four years of fighting for this legislation, I am profoundly grateful to Governor Hochul and the legislators who stood beside us. Francesco deserved a lifetime. In his name, we have created a legacy that will save lives,” said Diana Cochran, Francesco’s mother.

 Francesco’s Law focuses on prevention and promotes cultural change while ensuring accountability for extreme negligence. Key provisions include:

• Secure Storage Requirements: Mandates all firearms be secured with locked containers, trigger locks, or other safety devices when not under an owner’s immediate control. There are escalating penalties for failure to securely store firearms if the owner knows that a minor or a person prohibited from owning a firearm is likely to access the firearm, and if such a person actually gains access.
• Accountability Measures: Class A misdemeanor provisions apply when a gun owner knows that a child or prohibited person is likely to gain access to an unsecured firearm and if such access actually occurs.

 Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said: “Thank you Governor Hochul for signing Francesco’s Law, and to Senator Bottcher and Assemblymember Anderson for spearheading the passage of this landmark legislation. This bill will save tens of thousands of children from preventable firearm tragedies, through requiring the secure storage of firearms in New York households. Studies have shown that households that lock up their guns and ammunition have an 85 percent lower risk of unintentional firearm injuries among children and teens. I was proud to introduce Francesco’s Law in the State Senate, alongside his mother Diana Cochran and her partner, Jennifer Allsop. Francesco was a young New Yorker who lost his life because of an improperly stored firearm, and his law will help save lives and make all New Yorkers safer.”

“We know that when firearms are left unsecured, children can gain access to them, often with devastating and irreversible consequences,” said Rebecca Fischer, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. “For more than 30 years, NYAGV has fought to strengthen safe storage laws because we know that keeping guns safely secured can mean the difference between life and death. Francesco should still be here today. His death, like so many others, was preventable. Francesco’s Law is about making sure that gun owners take responsibility for securing their firearms so that other children and families are spared this unimaginable loss. At a time when federal gun safety protections are being rolled back, New York has both an opportunity and an obligation to continue leading with laws that put the safety of our children first. We are deeply grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Erik Bottcher, Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, and the New York State Legislature for their leadership and commitment to protecting New York’s children and families from preventable gun violence.”

 “Every act of gun violence leaves a lasting impact on families and communities, and while we cannot undo these tragedies, we can take steps to prevent the next one,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “Francesco’s Law represents a commonsense commitment to responsibility, recognizing that keeping firearms securely stored can help prevent children and others from accessing guns when they are most vulnerable. New York is honoring the devastating loss of one of their own, Francesco, by taking meaningful action that protects other families from experiencing a similar loss. Brady applauds Assemblymember Anderson and Senator Bottcher for championing this legislation and thanks Governor Hochul for prioritizing the wellbeing of all New Yorkers by signing Francesco’s Law into law.”

 “Safe storage is one of the clearest, most effective steps we can take to protect children and save lives,” said Janet Goldstein, New York State Chapter Leader for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. “An unsecured gun can turn curiosity, confusion, or a difficult moment into irreversible harm. Francesco’s Law will create real accountability and send a message that responsible gun ownership isn’t optional. It’s the baseline.”

 “Research demonstrates that safe storage laws like Francesco’s Law save lives,” says Emily Walsh, Law and Policy Advisor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. “Unauthorized access to firearms presents deadly risks, whether by a minor or an individual of any age who may be experiencing a moment of crisis. Francesco’s Law reflects an evidence-based approach to gun violence prevention by creating safer home environments, strengthening accountability, and improving the data New York needs to understand where interventions are most urgently needed.”

 “Francesco’s Law honors a young life lost by advancing a simple, lifesaving principle: firearms should never be left where children can access them,” said Sean Hollister, State Legislative Director for Giffords. “By strengthening storage requirements, improving accountability, and helping the state better track these incidents, New York will help prevent avoidable tragedies and set a stronger standard for gun safety.”

 About Francesco: 

Francesco was a brilliant, happy, kind, and talented young man who grew up in Southampton, New York. An honors student fluent in English and Italian, he performed violin at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and achieved a remarkable SAT score of 1520.  But despite his accomplishments, Francesco’s life was tragically cut short on October 21, 2021, when relentless bullying over his bisexuality at the Stony Brook Prep School and access to an unsecured firearm from his second home led him to take his life. He took his life in the early hours of October 21st, 2021, after biking to Little Plains Beach in Southampton with a shotgun in his backpack. He was only 17 years old. His last words, found on his phone, read: “Goodbye, oh world of insurmountable beauty.”

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