Restrictions Letter

[chris1977]

So submitted through email only to find out a week and a half later they won't accept them that way since there is no signature. No biggie sent it via snail mail Wednesday. Should hopefully know something next week......maybe.

 

[Harry Hood]

You should have just taken it there and handed it to the clerk. Now unless you sent it certified they can jerk you around and say they never got it. On a side note, it only took 3 weeks to get my restrictions removed when I submitted my letter.

 

[chris1977]

So have been busy for a while. I wanted to give some kind of update. So after submitting my letter it was denied due to length of time having had permit. I then submitted a second letter for reconsideration. At that time I was instructed that either with passage of time without incident or an approved safety course would be needed for future consideration. At first I was kind of irritated with this but after thinking about it more realized it was for my benefit. Shortly thereafter I had heard from a friend that there was going to be a mandatory course for future applicants. This course would also be required for those wishing to have their restrictions lifted if they had only had their permits issued recently. I was able to finally take the course, which was very informative, a little over a week ago. I have since sent in my latest letter along with a copy of the certificate. The nice part was the shooting at the end. Even got to shoot one of the instructors 44 mag. Will hopefully update soon with good news. For now I just wait.

 

[4excal]

I was about to blow up this thread with WHAT?!? You went twice?!? OMFG! but it's not the certifications letter thread

 

[dsdmmat]

Sorry you have to go through this mess just to carry a weapon.

 

[chris1977]

Sorry you have to go through this mess just to carry a weapon.

You know, I was kind of pissed about it at first. But like I said, I thought about it more and was more than happy to take it. Yes it should not be a requirement but with so many out there just getting a pistol to have one and having never shot any type of firearm before it is a good thing. There are quite a few who have had their permits and pistols for years wanting to take the course. Even those who have had their restrictions removed are wanting to take it. It was a very informative class. I am glad that I decided to take it.

 

[Doc8404]

More training is always a great thing.
Being forced to train, or especially a specific course by a specific provider is never a good thing.

Good luck.

 

[chris1977]

So an update on restrictions removal. Reveived my letter Friday and approved the removal. Picking up the new permit tomorrow morning!

 

[cgrutt]

Cool good luck and stay safe.

 

[chris1977]

Thanks cgrutt probably wont carry out in public for a while.

 

[Criticalt]

I feel much safer now that you have completed a NYS approved course.
Before the course, you were probably a week away from killing everyone.

Cograts and carry on.

 

[Day444]

"Hey Judge, I want the ridiculous restrictions removed from my pistol licence! I want to enjoy my second amendment rights. Thanks."

 

[Nanook145]

So I have typed up a letter to send to the judge regarding removal of restrictions. Tell me what you think. Is there anything that could be worded differently or changed.

Hon. Judge




My name is and I have been a resident in Clinton County my whole life. I am writing this letter to request a release from all restrictions on my New York State, Clinton County, Pistol License from the Sportsman Pistol License I currently possess.

I have been married to my wonderful wife for 12 years and have an amazing 7 year old son. I belong to a local gun range located in the town I reside. I am an avid hunter and shooter at the range. I was a volunteer firefighter with the Chazy Volunteer Fire Department up until a few years ago but left due to not being able to devote as much time as I had in the past. I have been working at CVPH for the past 8 years. I served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 2005. I was assigned to the 962nd Ord. Co. in Plattsburgh.

In my line of work I mostly work at a desk in the Emergency Department as a clerk. On many occasions I have had to deal with psychiatric patients both positively and negatively. In dealing with these patients I have been threatened with bodily harm and harm to my family. While most of the threats are harmless, there are some that had made me wonder what could happen. While these patients do not know where I live at the time they do have access to our name badges that we have to wear that states our first and last name. I love the work that I do but fear for the safety of my family when we are out and run into these individuals. I have had at least one instance where I saw someone who had been a patient and they proceeded to stare at me while in a store.

I believe if you are going to be a responsible firearms owner that you must practice to develop good safety habits and the skills with which to be competent. To that end when my firearms are not with me at the range, my long guns are locked in a cabinet and the pistols in a handgun safe at home. While I am requesting consideration for a full carry permit, it is not my intention to carry everywhere I do go. I am currently looking for options to add a safe in my vehicle so as to have double security in the event I am carrying and need to lock the firearm in my vehicle.

In closing, I would like to thank you for your time reading this. I am aware that this is not a right but a privilege. Because of my training and competency and my firm belief that I am of good moral and ethical character, I would like to respectfully request I be considered for unrestricted carry in Clinton County and NYS.



Thank you for your consideration,

Sorry, but I lost all respect for you after hearing you say this.

 

[chris1977]

Sorry, but I lost all respect for you after hearing you say this.

And why might this be?

 

[Nanook145]

And why might this be?

I highlighted it in red......the part when you say "I am aware that this is not a right but a privilege". Come on, this is simply not true in the least. And even if it was, you should have more respect for yourself than to pander to these anti-gun zealots by saying what they want to hear. I am sure (or at least I hope) that you don't truly believe that carrying a gun freely is a privilege.

 

[chris1977]

Actually it is. NY is a may issue or at least last time I checked. So you bringing up an old thread just to maybe pump your ego makes me lose all respect for you sir.