On Bearing Arms’ Cam & Co, host Cam Edwards introduced the topic with a blunt reality: New York City may technically allow some residents to carry a concealed firearm now, but “practically speaking,” it often doesn’t feel that way.
Edwards brought on James Panero, the executive editor of The New Criterion and a New York Post columnist, to talk through Panero’s firsthand experience applying for a NYC carry permit and what it looks like after you finally get approved.
Panero’s story wasn’t a quick “filled out a form and moved on” situation. The way he described it, it felt like a long fight made of paperwork, training requirements, fees, interviews, and rules that can trip you up even after you’re officially licensed…