Erie County, NY Pistol Permit Application Process

[hunter won]

Most counties won't allow law enforcement officers to sign a character referance.If any of your ref's have a criminal past that is just a way for them to deny you a permit or require a new character referance.Best bet find a good referance who also has a handgun permit.It helps if the county you live in is pro gun.

[trophyhunter]

Lurchmuffins,

What Town do you live in? I"m a Member of 2 Shooting Clubs Maybe, we can help you out...

[Injuneer]

I applied for mine in the early 90's. fingerprints, ref: from Sherrif's, Judge, and 2 long time friends.
Waited for over 1 year. NYS lost it!

In the south, 8hr.class, $150 bucks, 90day wait. Priceless!!!!

[lurchmuffins]

i live in orchard park, if you could pm me or something and help me out that would be great

[Mr. B]

Just an update on my process..
submitted application May 15th 09, live in Cheektowaga, NY....called November 12th to see the status of my application and the lady told me it was sent to the FBI in August and hasn't been sent back yet....she said it takes 8 months to a year and to give it a few more months before my references get contacted....so I'm guessing/hoping it shouldn't be to much longer before the next step of the process....I'll update again in a few months...

[titaniumman]

I was approved for hunting and target, and have taken my pistol receipt downtown, ERIE CO. How long for the actual card to come so I can pick up my new family member

[mjb1956]

Submitted my permit application to EC pistol permit bureau in mid April '09, fingerprinted in Orchard Park 1 week later.

My references were mailed a questionaire by OP PD about 10/26/09 and I was called for a phone interview on November 8th by OP PD.

Anyone know the process and time frame from this point on before getting my permit?

[holdmdwn]

Well at this point, I turned my application in Dec 08, references were checked in August and Sept and called last week and was told the judge has it and should be a few more weeks.