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What do you mean you legally can't buy a handgun? You can't pass NICS? I remember CCW applications and approvals was skyrockting in NYC after 9/11.
What are you trying to accomplish here?
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You guys have no idea how repressed NYC is(not just us, jersey,cali,detroit, few others). We're not shall-issue, so we have to demonstrate "Need" (Self-defense is not acceptable) for CCW. We can't even declare that we want one for HOME defense. It will get denied! We have to state "Target". Even at that, it takes well over 6 months, which as of late is being extended another 6. And it costs almost $350 for the application process (Pass or fail). Even after all of that, you have to get a permit just to purchase. So people approved for target that come back with a derringer are denied.
I certainly pass NICS. That's not the problem. They just won't let you purchase a handgun without a permit (which they don't issue either).I do nics all the time for rifles.(which we need a permit for, so I simply keep mine in my fathers house in Nassau county outside the city)
Yes, there was a very marked increase in applications after 9/11. Followed by the worst case of denials ever. (Yes, all that $350 per person in the cities pockets). Whereas many states are becoming more shall-issue, NY is working on banning all .50's and larger (Shot guns fall into this catagorie).
What am I trying to accomplish? Good question. Not much, I simply want to use my gun.I know I can't use it in NY, but I'll be damned if my state prevents me from using it anywhere else.I will keep it ammoless, and buy the ammo outside NY.
I planned on doing "The Gun Store" CCW class and getting Florida and Utah at the same time. With Utah I can go to PA (About 2 hours and lots of tolls from here) and plink all I want. (Not to mention simply carry.) Is it rediculous to drive 2 states away to enjoy firearms, you bet. NY sucks, we can't smoke in anyones workplace (even bars, poolhalls, ect). And the one that pisses me off is no cell phones while driving. Welcome to my world!!!