It use to be that a concealed carry permit was issued for the life of the recipient, unless revoked. Then New York State felt the need for a five-year re-certification of pistol permits for all the law-abiding concealed carry gun owners and the permits they held.
The theory behind it was to reduce crime. Following passage of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act in 2022, the re-certification process has been moved up to every three (3) years. It is amazing how many New York State concealed carry pistol permit holders are not aware of this regulation.
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