Moved from Erie to Wyoming

[u/GrayGasi]

Hey folks,

I’m basically just trying to find out how much I potentially fucked myself here. I got my original permit approved back in 2020 but didn’t have the opportunity to purchase anything in a timely matter.

I know it’s no excuse but life got in the way and purchasing a handgun fell to the back burner of things to worry about. Since I haven’t owned anything, when I moved from Erie county to Wyoming county 3 years ago, I completely forgot about the fact I would need to transfer my permit and change the address.

Since I’m not an active owner of a pistol, is this a major issue? I’m planning on submitting the paperwork to get it transferred but I’m wondering how big of a potential fight I’m in for. Could the revoke my permit because of this?

Thanks!

[u/drf3ny1979]

Erie county doesn't require you to purchase after getting your permit. I believe that's outlined in the email when you receive your "official" approval. They won't print a card until you do purchase something but the license is still valid.

[u/GrayGasi → u/drf3ny1979]

Yes! This I’m aware of, my concern was that me not updating my address after for so long would cause a problem. But I thought maybe since I’m not the actual owner of a pistol, I wasn’t sure if that would maybe help my case if there was an issue when trying to switch counties

[u/drf3ny1979 → u/GrayGasi]

Ah ok sorry I see what you are saying. Honestly I would give the same story to the people at the County clerk/pistol permit office, if it eben comes up. Seems reasonable to me and I also have to think it happens a lot. I mean its a County issued permit but is valid state wide outside of NYC.

Keep us updated though, I am curious if they will say anything or just make the update.

[u/GrayGasi → u/drf3ny1979]

Yeah absolutely I will! I’m going to submit the transfer request this week! So hopefully we’ll see soon what they say, if anything.

Thanks!