Question on NY handgun laws: What allows cops to carry openly?

[CNYCacher]

Since the only permit available in NY to even OWN a handgun is a concealed carry permit, and there is no authorization in the law for anyone to carry openly, how do the police do it?

Is there a specific law that allows peace officers to possess and carry handguns while on the job, or is it just something they just do.

 

[DontBurnMyFlag]

umm...they're cops.

its what they do.

on and off duty they are cops, sworn to protect the state 24/7

 

[Steve in PA]

There would be an exception to the law granted to police officers, constables, etc.

 

[perpster]

Since the only permit available in NY to even OWN a handgun is a concealed carry permit

Where did you hear that? It's completely untrue.

 

[gezzer]

Is this a joke question or are you that Gullible?

 

[GRIZ22]

Every State's statutes define who can carry without any kind of permit

 

[CNYCacher]

Thank you griz

1:4 useful:useless response ratio, not bad for a thread from this far out in left field

 

[never_retreat]

Because they are sworn officers of the law. Which means in NYC standards, to uphold the corruption and communism instilled by the NYC officials.

 

[CleverNickname]

Probably somewhere here. Here's the link to all NY state code.