This guide outlines the step-by-step process for obtaining a New York pistol license, also known as a permit to carry concealed. Key requirements include completing a 16-hour firearms training course with a live range component and an 80% passing score on a written test, submitting a county-specific application with passport photos, undergoing fingerprinting and background checks, and participating in a police interview. The entire process can take up to six months, and the permit is valid for three years.
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