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Quote: Originally Posted by hunter won Was this Ulster County where the judge issued an unrestricted permit to a non-shooter & hunter.It would be better to have this person restricted due to his lack of interest in being proficient in the use of his firearm. I completely agree. There have been plenty of qualified applicants in my opinion that have received a restricted permit and are extremely proficient with firearms.

Quote: Originally Posted by mjb1956 I've been told that once it gets to the judge it takes about 3 months for him/her to review the app and give final approval and then another 8-10 weeks to print out the actual permit. What's been everyones experience with the length of time needed for the judge to give final approval? I have not heard that long... but I HAVE heard of delays of 30-60 days where it sits at the police station before...

I am definitely interested in the basic pistol safety course. I grew up shooting rifles and shotguns. But I am very new to handguns. I live in Pleasant Valley right next store to Poughkeepsie.

Quote: Originally Posted by lumpy hi,i was just curious to know if this area(kingston) is experienceing the ammo shortage problems i keep hearing about in other parts of the country? anyone have any problems finding practice ammo? thanks in advance Walmart in Middletown, Monticello has ammo- 9mm, 38 special, 40 S&W,45 ACP.Rifle ammo 223, 308,30-06 ,7mm mag,plenty of 12 gauge ammo,22LR.The ammo supply is fine now due to all the ammo...

Only went for target and hunting for now, have heard way to many horror stories and such about applying for anything else in this county. Now one thing I did do, is after 6 months I started writing to anyone who would listen, congressmen, NYS officials, Town and County officials. Finally got a reply from the Erie County Clerk, and 2 days later a call from Will, the head of the pistol permit dept. Dont know if helped to speed it up, but from...

scratch my last post, my best friend the mail lady brought the best christmas gift ever today FINALLY! I will pick my pistol up tonight. 11.5 mos. total time

A little clarification - don't confuse a restricted permit (hunting and target only), with a premises permit. On your Dutchess app, you need to check the concealed carry box unless you want a premises only permit (usually for business owners).

It shouldnt. Just make sure you state it on your application. The investigating officer will most likely ask you for more information and a letter written in your own words on what happend. Be honest, dont try to hide anything You'll be fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. B I called the Pistol Permit Office today and after a short conversation with the "oh so pleasant" man who answered the phone I was told that my permit had made it back from the FBI and is on to the next step. Here is a quick recap: - 5/15 submitted finished application downtown and sched. my fingerprints - permit sent to FBI in August - called 12/11 to find out permit was sent to local...

I stopped in today at the Ulster County Sheriff's office on some business and mentioned about the delays I've been reading about "in the blogs" and asked the reasons for it. Maureen said that there is a backlog due to the (overall) judges schedules and that they want to interview each and every applicant. Keep in mind the real reason they are there is to adjudicate the criminals/accused - everything else is a...