Nobody said anything about lying. I'm asking to meet 4 people who are county residents and can get to know me. My coworkers are foreign nationals (not permanent residents) at the university and don't believe in gun ownership anyway.
To the others, no I'm not looking to change the system...just take my rights. I'm just worried about the outcome I can control - me.
However, I did search the online database by address and found that my neighbor has a pistol permit, so I could probably ask him. 3 left to go. But, questioning whether I really want my neighbor to know.
The references (and residents) not only have to be from NY, they have to be from the specific county! And it has to be notarized! It's hard! I mean, come on, you can't ask anyone you don't know to go to a notary for you. That takes a personal relationship. I know 10 people well in this town on a personal level and they're all technially residents (grad students) of other states.
Good idea on a gun club...I called a shop last night and it didn't help much. The thing is, I'm not looking to be a gun club regular...just a regular guy who wants my damn Sig, lol! I bought it as a gift to myself from leaving the service.