# The OFFICIAL Gun Thread.

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**Created:** [March 1, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496 "2009-03-01T21:19:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![JVG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jvg/32/6348_2.png) [@JVG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JVG)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496/1408 "2012-02-09T14:00:07Z")

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> [@Paging Nelstoys .....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paging-nelstoys/48138/15):
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> So how ridiculous is it to get a permit to get a pistol for the house? Dont even wanna go through the hassle of a carry permit honestly but would really like to get something to have around

In NYS, there is only concealed carry permits, although most judges will put a restriction on it for hunting/target. Same process, it’s just all at the judge’s discretion. If you want something for home defense, get a shotgun.

-Cossey on JVG’s name.

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