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SUFFOLK,NEW YORK  \nACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY  \nPISTOL LICENSE INFORMATION HANDBOOK  \nUpdated (August 2012)  \nPistol Licensing BureauSuffolk County Police Department30 Yaphank AvenueYaphank,New York 11980  \nMonday-Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM  \nTEL-(631)852-6311  \nFAX-(631)852-6670  \nWeb Page:www.suffolkcountyny.gov/police  \ni  \nCHAPTER 1  \n## CHAPTER 2\n\nCHAPTER3  \nCHAPTER4  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nIntroduction  \nTerms and Definitions  \nDefense of Justification  \nUse of physical force in defense of a person……………………1  \nUse of physical force in defense ofpremises and  \nin defense of a person in the course of a burglary ………2  \nUse of physical force to prevent or terminate  \nlarceny or criminal mischief…………………………………………………3  \nUse of physical force in making an arrest or in  \npreventing an escape………………………………………………………………3  \nWarning: defense ofjustification …………………………………………4  \nPistol License  \nApplicant requirements …………………………………………………………………5  \nTypes of pistol licenses ……………………………………………………………5  \nLicense renewal………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nLost, stolen or mutilated license ………………………………………………………8  \nHow to cancel a pistol license ………………………………………………………8  \nLicensing fees ………………………………………………………………………………………9  \nFirearms  \nPurchasing firearms ……………………………………………………………………10  \nBrady Law requirements…………………………………………………………10  \nRegistering a deceased's firearms …………………………………………11  \nReporting lost or stolen firearms …………………………………………11  \nSelling or disposing of firearms ……………………………………………11  \nBlack powder firearms………………………………………………………………………12  \nDealer,Range and Gun Show Information  \nDealer license form………………………………………………………………………………13  \nDealer license/sign exhibition and display………………………13  \nConsignment …………………………………………………………………13  \nDealer gun rentals at ranges……………………………………………………………………14Gun show or event…………………………………………………………………14  \nCHAPTER 5  \n## CHAPTER6\n\nCHAPTER7  \nCHAPTER8  \nAdministrative Procedures  \nName change ……………………………………………………………………………16  \nAddress change. …………………………………………………………………………16  \nBusiness change …………………………………………………………………………16  \nDuties and Responsibilities of a License Holder  \nIncidents that require police reports ………………………………………17  \nIncidents that require notification to the Pistol  \nLicensing Bureau………………………………………………………………………17  \nGrounds for license suspension or revocation………………18  \nDuties and responsibiities of a pistol license holder..19  \nMiscellaneous Information  \nSafety training……………………………………………………………………………21  \nOffice staff availability………………………………………………………………21  \nCurrency………………………………………………………………………………………21  \nNotary……………………………………………………………………………………………21  \nQuestions and Answers……………………………………………………22  \n## INTRODUCTION\n\nThis handbook has been prepared as a guide for pistol license holders.Itprovides information pertaining to the rules,regulations,procedures,duties andresponsibilities of a licensee.It is your responsibility to read and know thecontents of this booklet.  \nFor directions to the Pistol Licensing Bureau or answers to questionsconcerning pistol licensing,you may contact a bureau representative at thefollowing number:(631)852-6311.If you are calling in response to a lettermailed to you by this office,you should use the telephone number providedwithin the correspondence.  \nSection 400 of the New York State Penal Law mandates certain administrativeprocedures concerning the issuance,renewal,filing,cancellation andrevocation of licenses.Over the years the courts have made rulings andinterpretations that have had an impact on how the law is currentlyinterpreted.  \nNew York State currently has 59 pistol licensing jurisdictions.Suffolk Countyis unique because it is the only county in the state that has two(2)separatelicensing jurisdictions.The Suffolk County Police Commissioner is theLicensing Officer of the five(5)western towns;Babylon,Islip,Huntington,Smithtown and Brookhaven.The County Sheriff is the Licensing Officer forthe 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