I really am learning a lot, thank you very much!
By the way, learning safe shooting and safe handling of firearms is the most important thing. Good luck.
Welcome aboard.
You have made a good, responsible choice. You will not regret it. As you live in New York City, you are about to embark on a voyage of discovery that will be intense, frustrating, and eye opening.
You have taken the real life equivalent of the red pill from The Matrix. I wish you well, FRiend. Please keep us informed about your progress. It will be educational for all. As a start, I suggest that you watch John Stossel’s account of his attempt to obtain a pistol license in New York City.
https://www.ijreview.com/2016/04/589977-john-stossel-tries-to-obtain-a-firearm-permit-in-nyc/
As you will be attempting to gain a permit to simply own a pistol, you have a chance of success.
Here is my essay on how New York became a nexus of Second Amendment Infringement.
http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-new-york-became-nexus-of-second.html