Recent content by longfoot

Today I picked up my Concealed Carry Permit. I seem to be one of many getting these in Broome County, NY after taking the Defensive Firearms Shooting Skills 101 class given by Rochester Personal Defense (http://www.safeinrochester.com/firearms.html). That and a new county judge have made it...

You are correct in that there is a patchwork of different regulations between NY counties. When I took my Handgun Self Defense class in August, the instructor who is based in Rochester told the class that some counties make it just about impossible to get a concealed carry permit while others...

New Member My name is Tom Nichols. I just discovered this forum. I have two handguns, a Ruger P89D Semi-Automatic 9mm and a Ruger GP100 357 Magnum Revolver. I also have a Ruger Mini-14 Rifle. I enjoy days at the Rod & Gun Club putting holes in paper targets. I recently completed a handgun...

CCW Permits in Broome County, NY There is a Handgun Safety course that is now being taught in Broome County. I took mine in August. We had a three hour lecture at Gander Mountain Friday night then an all day class at the sportsmens club in Owego on Saturday. We did quite a bit of shooting...