The only folks who are ever issued concealed carry permits in NYC are retired law enforcement, politicians, and the well connected. New York is a "may issue" state, not a "shall issue" state like the rest of America. You have to PROVE that you "need" to OWN a handgun, let alone carry one. Getting a carry permit entails years of legal expenses and remains slim to none in most cases, unless your father is a judge (no, I am NOT exaggerating).
When I lived in Miami, all I needed was to pass a short background check and pay $80. That's how its done in America. Then again, you should never confuse the Big Bagel/Moscow on the Hudson/Sodom on the Subway with America...
I didn't claim it was easy. But it is not impossible.
I am not claiming either that our state of NY is exactly America anymore.
Problem is if they made it too easy it would subject itself to criminals obtaining permits too easily which brings us back to the problem that we had.
Back to Rudy though.....he is a problem fixer whether you agree with his means or not. Something I have not seen from any of the other candidates.
Romney's health care is turning into a complete disaster.
McCain/Feingold enough said. Hillary and Obama have done nothing but waste postage.