I just got my pistol permit in Warren County (upstate).
If I'm not mistaken, NYS no longer issues concealed carry permits.
Mine is stamped with the words "It is valid only for hunting or target shooting and transporting a weapon therefore."
The law, it seems to me, is ambiguous and open to interpretation.
Let me know how you do...
We bought a S&W model 686 357 Magnum for our first gun.
Erie County here. People here are a bit more fascist than in counties like Warren. Without my connection, I don’t think I would be able to get an unrestricted permit (ie, one not restricted to only target and hunting). I’m surprised that Warren County, being a rural county, was not willing to give you an unrestricted permit. I have many friends in the North Country in St. Lawrence County, and they had no problems getting their permits unrestricted. The more urban Upstate counties(ie Erie, Onondaga, Monroe) seem to give you more crap about an unrestricted permit.
Thanks to everyone! I will reply more later