March 2012 Federal Judge sides with 1911 Sullivan Laws.

[golocx4]

For those that don't know, Sullivan was a hoodlum turned politician(or was it the other way around, or is there any difference) that lost his mind from syphilis.

A New York judge says it's Constitutional for the city to charge an
application fee for a handgun permit.

Link Removed (KOH'-tuhl) Monday rejected a lawsuit
brought by guns rights advocates including the New York State Rifle &
Pistol Association and the Link Removed. They sued
last year, saying a $340 handgun license fee every three years is
unconstitutional because it burdens a basic right.

The judge says there's no evidence the fee has stopped anyone from
exercising their rights. He says the city showed the fee helps cover
administrative costs.

City Attorney Michael Cardoza says the ruling upholds the city's
ability to conduct meaningful checks into applicants' qualifications.
A lawyer for the plaintiffs did not immediately respond to a message
for comment.

 

[Hudsonvalley]

The insane are running the asylum...........

 

[cmhbob]

Link to an article, since it's a copyright violation to post an entire article?

Federal judge upholds New York city home handgun fee

Shui Kwong et al v. Michael Bloomberg et al., U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 11-2356

 

[Caribou]

Every three years give NYC $340. In each of the other years contribute $340 to the campaign of a conservative politician. Also get out and campaign for the good guys and against the bad ones. If enough people do that then things will change. I don't mean to offend but I've visited NYC and I just don't understand the attraction. Weird gun laws, high taxes, over crowding, high crime rates just to name a few. Their must be some big advantages but as a visitor I didn't hang around long enough to appreciate them.

 

[golocx4]

The big difference here is the fee and license must be obtained simply to own and keep in your residence.
Not talking CCW, just the keeping part of the 2nd Amendment.
They should have sued for the laws being capricious and arbitrary.
NY State Penal Law.
Interpreted and acted on by each of 62 county's.(no two do it the same way)
Each PD in Every Town and Village in the Counties does their own thing.(as far as completing the background checks) 1571 Villages and Towns.
Then back to the county seat
Given to a back to a State Judge.
This is an example of legislative chaos and confusion or of being being capricious and arbitrary.

 

[Panheadzz]

Just for giggles and I wish I was computer literate enough to link it but in N.Y.STATE, Im not sure about N.Y.CITY you cannot be criminally charged with possesion of an illegal handgun if it is in defense of your home. If that is the case in NYC why pay the money for a permit???