Court Ruling in LaMarco v. Suffolk Changes CCW Permit Process for Applicants with Mentally Ill Cohabitants

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A recent court case, LaMarco v. Suffolk, has significantly impacted how Suffolk County handles the issuance of concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits for individuals living with someone who has a history of mental illness. This case, brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by plaintiffs Thomas and Diane LaMarco, challenged the County's policy of denying or suspending pistol licenses based solely on the mental health status of cohabitants.

Suffolk Residents​

To understand if there are lingering issues, Amy Bellantoni, the attorney spearheading this case has asked us to reach out to the community and ask them to step forward in the following situations:

1. Have been denied a pistol license since October 1, 2024, or
2. Had a license suspended or revoked since July 2024 that has not yet been reinstated, and
   Believe this action was due to living with someone who has a firearm prohibitor or related to Question #45 on the application questionnaire.

Court Ruling in LaMarco v. Suffolk Changes CCW Permit Process for Applicants with Mentally Ill Cohabitants — Foundation for a Safer NY

A recent court case, LaMarco v. Suffolk , has significantly impacted how Suffolk County handles the issuance of concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits for individuals living with someone who has a history of mental illness. This case, brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by plaintiffs Thomas and Diane LaMa

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