Some Dealers are the behest of the New York State Police will not accept a handgun from out of State unless its shipped by another FFL, so it's best to make personal contact
before shipping anything.
Being in Law Enforcement, the pistol can either be carried on their Badge or issued Licenses. NOTE: If your Buddy is Military Police, he cannot have the Handgun unless he has a NYS Handgun Licenses, PERIOD.
New York, unlike every other State in the Union is incredibly restrictive in that you cannot buy, sell, possess, or otherwise have a handgun without a Licenses, and its easier to get hired on as a Cop than to get it. (many months wait, Fingerprints, background checks, personal references, et.al.)
If its coming to the Watertown/Ft. Drum area, feel free to contact me for further information.