John is definitely a great guy and a very good shooter. He shoots here in Long Island as well as many area matches. He has/had a lot of you tube videos up as he was also sponsored by various companies.
If I were in his shoes I wouldn't try buying a gun unless this mess is cleared up because...
Also, aren't the NYSP under direct control of da guvnah? So putting the whole licensing "scheme" in their hands does not seem like a prudent course of action.
I was window shopping on ammotogo.com and saw this image. I almost fell on the floor after reading the warning at the top of the box. Sure to offend incompetent people!