Permit process for Wayne County

[Jmac00]

It's been 24 years since I applied for a CCW permit. One of the girls, at one of the warehouses I frequent asked about the process and what she should put down for a '"need" and what does a officer ask during an interview.

I told her, Honestly, I don't have a clue. In Monroe county, we never had to have an interview. Apparently, in Wayne county you get an interview, BEFORE they will even give you the application? does that sound right?

so what can I tell her about "the process" for Wayne county..

 

[Bananabandit]

I do think Wayne Co has interviews. IIRC I read it on here somewhere and thought it was the most ridiculous thing for THAT county. Even Onondaga doesnt have that.

Give her my best.

 

[soylentBlue]

It has been decades since I received my permit, so I'm not up on the current process. An interview was not required when I applied.
For "need" I wrote "All lawful purposes" and it seems to have worked.

 

[nortatoga]

County Clerk Pistol Permit | Wayne County NY

County Clerk Pistol Permit NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption Plastic Pistol Permit Cards Fact Sheet Pistol Permit Amendment Application

web.co.wayne.ny.us

Pistol Permit Filing Instructions Please read these instructions in their entirety to avoid any confusion. Effective January 12, 2009, pistol permits in Wayne County will be processed by appointment only. Applicants can call #315-946-5790 and Press #1 to reach the Pistol Permit Section and request an appointment time to start the process. Appointments will be scheduled between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm M-F. Applicants must be 21 years old to apply and also must reside in Wayne County for at least 6 months. • When you come in for your appointment you will need $117.00 CASH ONLY • You will also need a valid NYS Driver’s License/NYS Non-Driver ID with your Wayne County address printed on the front of it. The Pistol Permit personnel will fingerprint and photograph you at the time of your appointment. Your fingerprints will be processed electronically and printed on your applications. You will be provided with an Instruction Packet and 2 copies of the application to complete in black ink. Both copies must be returned to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. You will have 1 year from the date of your appointment to return your paperwork. After 6 months, if you have not returned your application, a new photo will need to be taken at the Sheriff’s Office for a fee of $10 Cash. Before returning your applications: • You must have four (4) character references complete the name, address and signature section. The character references MUST be Wayne County residents. They cannot be relatives, or live in your household, they cannot work in law enforcement and they cannot be employed by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. If you have not resided in Wayne County for the most recent 3 years you will need to provide additional references from the prior County you lived in. • One gun must be listed on the back of your application. If you plan on purchasing a gun, a receipt from a gun dealer with your name and address must be submitted. If you are using someone else’s gun, a signed, notarized consent form must be completed. See attached Consent Form. • Anyone applying after January 1st 2018 will need to complete a 4 hour Safety Course given by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Additional information will be provided on the above items at the time of your appointment.

 

[Jmac00]

Thanx for the info, I will pass it on.

 

[Robin]

Wow! What a ton of crap! Gives me the impression they are hard to come by. I wouldn't have thought that of Wayne county.
Robin

 

[ManrisFrack]

Got mine in '14 so my info is a little dated.

Yes, you need to make an appointment just to pick up the application at the Sheriff's office in Lyons. They'll print (and photograph I think) you there. Fill out the app, get your references filled out and send it in. From what I understand, they used to have a single deputy doing the investigation and interviews. When he got to you, he'd schedule an interview. Seemed like a decent guy, wasn't an adversarial interview at all and I don't remember any questions that triggered my spidey sense. I seem to recall he did ask about storage and possibility of access by the kids. No idea if the same guy is still doing them - he wasn't young. I think I got the permit about 3 weeks after the interview.

Yes, you need a gun to put on the application. A lot of people find a permit holder that will let you co-register one of theirs to meet this requirement. I bought a G17 at Beikirchs and they held it for the 6 months or whatever it was (I put mine through in the height of the Obama/Newtown/SAFE spike in applications). Just mention it's your first and that you are applying in Wayne County. Any gun shop in the area should be familiar.

Judge Kehoe has been back and forth a bit through the years. Definitely go for unrestricted - from what I've heard they just bump it down to target/hunting if the judge wants to start you on a restricted permit for some reason. They don't make you reapply.

For my reason, I remember putting something about working in Rochester, often until after dark and usually being one of the last employees to leave. I think I also mentioned hunting and target shooting, but only mentioning that might get you a restricted license. I don't think implying self defense in your reason is taboo like it is in some other counties.

I have no idea about the course. They didn't offer or require it when I did mine. I did take the NY Permit Legalities and Firearm Safety class from Rochester Personal Defense. Word at the time was that it looked good and increased your chances of unrestricted. It was a good class and if the county hadn't created their own, I would've advised taking it.

Wayne County has always had a cumbersome process but is generally good about giving permits and usually gives unrestricted.

 

[camper4lyfe]

Aside from not being able to stand the whole permitting process, the counties that require a pistol to be registered at the time of permit submission just piss me off. You have to buy a pistol you can't touch to apply for your permit you may not get, just to be able to finally have the gun you bought without any ability to know what you're buying.