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With major crime in NYC up more than thirty percent since 2020, and while the mayor and much of the city’s political hierarchy are under federal investigation for corruption (the chief of police just resigned), it was recently announced that the average time for police response to major-crime 911 calls in NYC is now up to fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds, much longer for “non-critical” felonies.
In view of the foregoing, a beleaguered friend who lives there just received this from NYPD with regard to his application to own a pistol within the city limits and keep it in his home. This is not a concealed-carry application (Heaven forbid!), just a “permit” to actually own and keep a pistol :
With major crime in NYC up more than thirty percent since 2020, and while the mayor and much of the city’s political hierarchy are under federal investigation for corruption (the chief of police just resigned), it was recently announced that the average time for police response to major-crime 911 calls in NYC is now up to fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds, much longer for “non-critical” felonies.
In view of the foregoing, a beleaguered friend who lives there just received this from NYPD with regard to his application to own a pistol within the city limits and keep it in his home. This is not a concealed-carry application (Heaven forbid!), just a “permit” to actually own and keep a pistol :
“Your application is in the investigation portion of your renewal
We have a minimum of an eight to twenty week delay, once you reach this point of the renewal process.
When further documentation is needed, it will be requested via email
Be sure to keep track”