My NYS CCW came in the mail today :)

[CNYCacher]

That's not entirely correct. I believe any Federal propety is also off limits. I know for sure that the Post Office is (though there is an internet rumor that says there is a "loop hole" in the statues that allows is, but it hasn't been proven to my knowledge) and the Federal Library in Rochester is too. Also, Monroe and Wayne County Offices also prohibit it, so I would assume all the counties government offices are that way too.

I was thinking more along the lines of restaurants, movie theaters, stores, etc. the kinds of places people from other states are always complaining about not being able to go. I lived 24 years before I noticed my first "No firearms allowed" sign, and it was in Virginia. I remember thinking that I had never seen one of those in NY and "everybody must have guns down here."
I forgot about Federal buildings and lands, and I probably should not have indicated that "schools and courthouses" was an inclusive list. I was not very clear about it so I concede this point to you.

Also not true. A Judge can restrict it in several ways and they do carry legal weight. If your permit is restricted to target shooting, and you get pulled over, not only had you better be on your way to/from a range (which might be hard for the LEO to disprove) but the gun better be in a locked case outside of the drivers area of control. Otherwise you could be charged with CCW without a permit.

It would appear that the New York State Police disagree with you.

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

Also, a judge can not revoke your permit "on a whim". NYS is tough, but there has to be justifiable cause.

Since NYS Penal code does not provide for the judges to place restrictions (see above), I will refer to them as "whims".

 

[CNYCacher]

I think it's interesting that your county's licenses are still on paper. Here in Ulster County we have a set of two plastic laminated cards. One is the picture license itself, and the other is a list of registered handguns, both of which must be carried together.

I would actually prefer that, and called the county clerk today and asked about it. She said "Well, that may be the way in some counties where they are rich enough to buy the machine to make those cards, but that's not us". So I guess we are stuck with the paper ones. There are actually lines on the back where you are supposed to write the guns you have registered.

So now that you've got it, what do you plan on buying ?

At some point I think a Taurus PT145 stainless. I am debating getting a .22 first for cheap fun and for teaching newbies.

 

[DragonFire]

It would appear that the New York State Police disagree with you.

There are at least a couple of errors and omissions on that website. 1)For example you a FLL can take possession of a firearm upon the owner's death until the family arranges the sale or disposal of it. 2)You can apply for a pistol permit from the county you work in and not just the one you reside in and 3) I believe you can also ship your handgun to a licensed FFL (but I'm not positive on this one).

While I can't fault you for relying on it, I would suggest you look into these issue further if any of the FAQ really affect you.