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Kirk ImperatiAn Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is a court order issued when a person may be dangerous to themselves or others. An ERPO prohibits a person from purchasing or possessing guns and requires the person to surrender any guns they already own or possess. Download the application from the New York State Unified Court System website.
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR-218) allows the qualified law enforcement officer and the qualified retired law enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of any state or local law to the contrary, with certain exceptions. Use the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR-218) Qualification Registration Form to register for the next qualification session. Complete the Affidavit Form (.pdf). View the Sample HR-218 Qualification Card (.pdf).
Sign up, using DutchessDelivery, to be notified when the next Qualification date has been announced.
The NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption Form (.pdf) is used to exercise the "opt out" provision (FOIL exemption) for pistol licensees.
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Mail or return (in person) the completed form to:
Bradford Kendall
Dutchess County Clerk
22 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Request for Pistol Permit Transfer from Dutchess County Form (.pdf) is to be used to transfer a pistol permit from Dutchess County to another county.
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