2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/pistol permits

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Expert: - 3/21/2009


Question
Ok so my permit says restrictions
target, hunting...
So does this mean I have a concealed carry permit?

thanks

Answer
It would have been helpful if you said what state issued the permit. Assuming you're in New York, a target and hunting permit is a restricted concealed carry license if issued anywhere in the state except New York City. If issued by NYPD, it is a form of premises license due to a local law that was upheld at the intermediate appellate level.

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Robert P. Firriolo

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General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.

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Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.

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Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.

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Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

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