zminer
Member
I've finally navigated my way through the application process for a New York State pistol license in one of the more restrictive counties, and I just recently received a letter saying that I have been scheduled for a civil court hearing related to the license. They mentioned in our pistol license class that the licensing officer (the judge) can call you for a hearing if s/he wants to, but it's still a little off-putting to get an unexpected letter from a judge!
My suspicion is that they will ask pretty much all of the same questions they ask on the application, so they have you affirming your answers under oath. But I suspect they'll also ask some questions designed to get at whether you're a violent person, whether you're impulsive/reckless, to try to find some way to deny the permit. My attitude is that all I need to do is dress nice, keep my answers short and truthful, and that will be that. At least I have the benefit of the knowledge that I am a good person - and a safe person to have carrying a gun - so hopefully that truth will set me free.
Has anyone else ever attended a hearing for their pistol license?
My suspicion is that they will ask pretty much all of the same questions they ask on the application, so they have you affirming your answers under oath. But I suspect they'll also ask some questions designed to get at whether you're a violent person, whether you're impulsive/reckless, to try to find some way to deny the permit. My attitude is that all I need to do is dress nice, keep my answers short and truthful, and that will be that. At least I have the benefit of the knowledge that I am a good person - and a safe person to have carrying a gun - so hopefully that truth will set me free.
Has anyone else ever attended a hearing for their pistol license?