Hi guys, I am applying for my pistol permit in Erie county and have run into a roadblock of sorts. I don't know how to answer the "Have you ever been arrested..." section on the NY permit application. Hear me out. About 10 years ago, in my college days, I moved into an apartment with someone...

Hi everyone - why doesn't the Approval Letter from Erie County tell us what type of permit approved for? Do I find out once I have the actual permit "in-hand"?

Anyone I can call to follow-up on my permit in Erie County? Wife and I applied in August of last year, so we're going on 14 months. Our references were contacted and our interviews were conducted.

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Does anyone know what the current wait time is to get a NY state pistol permit in Erie County? I know back when I got mine it was 4-8 months, but now my wife wants to apply.

Hello all, long time reader first time poster. I submitted my permit application back in March '13. I haven't heard a word up to this point. I happened to call the Pistol Permit office and they stated that they just sent out my application to the Sheriffs department (I live in Akron). How long...

how strict are they with the 4 character references in erie county? what if i moved here 6 years ago from mich, and just just happen to have friends in niagara and catt. co., but nor erie?i have a couplein erie, but not that many.....

I sent her the following email... Thank youfor leaving your post as Erie County Legislator!! We are better off with someone else in that position. Enjoy trampling on the Constitution with heir Cuomo in Albany. It's a match made in Deutchland!! Good riddance!!!

Erie County NY SCOPE Shooters Committee on Political Education - S.C.O.P.E. NY I'm planning on going. Anyone else? I called Ken to confirm but have not heard back

Just a quick question. I am putting in for my pistol permit, and I was arrested on 10/29/2009 at the age of 18. The charges were dismissed and sealed save for a traffic violation, and as a condition of my ROR, I attended an outpatient drug counseling program. I understand that because of...

Hi, Long time lurker, first time poster from Erie county.

I'm a U S Army Vet, I was an Armor and enjoy building AR's, AK's and repairing any other weapon. living in Erie County. Very worried about our 2nd Amendment rights. I will not comply!

Hello all, I got my permit out of Broome County and there is no requirement to own a pistol. I had my permit for three years before I bought a pistol. I have since moved to Erie County and they require you to purchase a pistol in order to obtain a permit. My question is: Can my fiancee use...

Hello all! So I have an unrestricted permit in Niagara County where I live and own a house. I am selling my house and will be staying at a family member's house in Erie county for a few months before I find a new place. Probably January until April 2014. I am totally lost on what that means for...

Went to get my pistol upgrade form today. Everything is pretty clear cut except(to me anyways), the last half of the page on the back of packet. Now i know it has to be notarized but my question is do i have to have a witness with me other than the notary? It says, On this date, ___________the...

My buddy and I turned in our applications together on Nov 1st, 2012, we are both in Cheektowaga. He received a call from Cheektowaga detective this past week. I've had an issue with one my references not completing the paperwork but I've got everything squared away this week, so I'm expecting my...

WIVB.com | Election Results That's right, Erie County, a Democrat stronghold, has gone Republican in the Legislature...

Looking good for Sheriff Howard. I am sure we all voted for him because of his opposition of the SAFE Act. He looks like he has a big lead, at least we got something right this election.

This In short, Sheriff's Candidate Dick Dobson was at a fund raiser for himself at a rod & gun club on Grand Island. There was some leftover pizza at the end of the event, so he called 911, claiming there was a dispute at bar, so he could give the extra pizza to the the on-duty Sheriff's...