Carry permits in NY STATE (not nyc)

[jackson3997]

Just out of curiosty....

I obtained my pistol permit in this state almost 10 years ago now. In that 10 years I've managed to get all restrictions that were originally typed across the top of it removed. My question relates to those restrictions but I have to give some background first....bear with me.

My first permit read "restricted to hunting and target shooting only." The judge at the time said that was an automatic thing that happens with new permit holders, and if I keep my record clean he would review and/or possibly remove those restrictions in 1 year's time. I kept it like that for over a year and in the meantime landed a job as an armed gaurd. With not even a speeding ticket in that period of time I made an appt. to meet with the judge armed with a letter from my boss respectfully requesting that the "restricted to hunting and target" be removed from my permit so that I may leagally carry while empolyed there. Instead of removing the restrictions he added one!: banghead: Now it read "restricted to hunting, target, and employment purposes." A couple years later that judge left and the one that was appointed hadn't yet been elected to office. SO...come election time I made sure to pay a visit. Needless to say, he was more than happy to remove all restrictions in return for my vote.

I've been told that the restrictions typed on permits are illegal; that all permits issued in NY are C#'s are therefore concealed carry permits. The restrictions are the judge's way of covering himself. Anybody out there have any knowledge on this subject? I have family members/friends that still have the restrictions on there and want them off. What can a police officer do if you're pulled over at 2am with your restricted permit? If you've done nothing wrong but have your peice on you, and your not hunting or target shooting, can they legally take your permit away?

 

[Bogart]

Its a tough anser as the state allowes the counties to adapt there own regulations (which in itself is probally illegal) I can only say what I know that my Oswego permit never had any restrictions on if from day one its also good for life I got it about 6 years agao took about 6 months its great that its valad state wide (other than NYC where I am now )

 

[distortion9]

http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/FAQs/Firearms/Permits.cfm

Q - What section of the Penal Law authorizes the placing of restrictions on pistol permits by the issuing authority?

A - The Penal Law does not specifically authorize the placing of restrictions on pistol permits. However, court decisions have consistently supported the ability of licensing officials to impose these restrictions. Such an imposition is an administrative function of the licensing officer.

Licensees in violation of these restrictions would therefore not be subject to criminal prosecution but would face action being taken by the court of issuance in the form of suspension or possible revocation of the license.

Q - When can a licensing officer revoke a pistol permit?

A - The New York State Penal Law provides a number of instances which mandate the automatic revocation of a pistol permit, such as conviction for a felony-level crime or a serious offense.

The law also provides for the cancellation of a license at any time by a judge or justice of a court of record who decides that a licensee is no longer fit to possess firearms.

 

[fineredmist]

I bet The Donald doesn't have any on his.

 

[distortion9]

I bet The Donald doesn't have any on his.

Yup, I'll bet you're correct, Howard Stern too. Amazing how their lives are worth defending and mine isn't.