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Get the Help You Need to Obtain Your NYC Pistol Permit

New York City’s gun laws are generally considered to be some of the most restrictive in the country. In fact, many residents of the city probably assume that most people won’t qualify for a handgun license. The reality, however, is just the opposite: most New York City residents can obtain a pistol permit if they successfully complete the licensing process. Yes, you read that right: you don’t have to be a security guard, law enforcement officer, or a friend of some connected political figure to qualify for a license. Still, you do need to complete a rigorous licensing process, and that can take time and effort that most people simply aren’t willing to invest. The good news is that a competent security firm can provide you the help you need to obtain your NYC pistol permit.

Gun Ownership Can be a Challenge in New York City

On the surface, it might seem like obtaining a license and acquiring a firearm should be a fairly straightforward process. In New York City and other gun-restrictive jurisdictions, however, nothing could be further from the truth. While the Supreme Court has declared that the right to bear arms is an individual right that cannot be infringed, New York and other areas of the country continue to impose tight restrictions that deter many honest citizens from exercising that right.

As a result, many law-abiding citizens attempt to get their permits, encounter a maze of bureaucratic requirements and roadblocks, and eventually give up on obtaining a firearm license. Even those who follow through on the process to a successful conclusion end up spending countless hours filling out forms, jumping through hoops, and growing frustrated by the sheer immensity of the challenge.

How a Security Consultant Can Help

A firearms licensing consultant can be an invaluable partner in helping you to obtain your NYC pistol permit with a minimum of hassle and frustration. Whether you need a firearm to protect your premises, a limited carry license, or a full business carry license, a competent consulting firm can help you to navigate that bureaucratic maze and avoid potential pitfalls and mistakes.

A consultant can help you better understand the licensing process, properly complete the required paperwork, schedule the necessary fingerprinting appointment, and submit your application. In addition, he or she can help you resolve any complications that may arise during the approval process, and thus avoid any unnecessary delays that may extend your application processing time.

The bottom line is clear: when you want a pistol permit in New York City, you need the right kind of assistance to expedite the process. Fortunately, there’s one competent security firm in the city that you can rely on to help you with all your pistol permit application needs: International Security Services – New York City’s dedicated security experts. To learn more about how we can help you obtain your firearm license, or to schedule an appointment with one of our consultants, give us a call today.

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George Kozhar

George Kozhar is a respected security professional, licensed private investigator, and founder of International Security Services (ISS) - New York City’s dedicated security experts since 1999. Mr. Kozhar and his team provide a full array of private and business investigative services in the U.S. and overseas, VIP executive protection, armed and unarmed security guard services and training, and Fire and Life Safety Director training through the company’s Fire Science Institute.

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August 10th, 2022

Property Security Evaluation Report

Your Individualized Property Evaluation Report

Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.

In addition to those inspections, our analysis also considered environmental factors, potential risks from older trees, outside property maintenance, and nearby crime that may overflow to the area. We also examined emergency response planning, including fire evacuation protocols and information supplied to residents about proper evacuation process.

 

Pressing Suggestions


We highly suggest a camera placement along this driveway, as the overhead cameras in the back parking lot may not capture all makes, models, and license plates of cars entering in and out based on the angle they are recording from. The best camera placement would be at the green circle closest to the sidewalk/street.
The common area is easily accessible, but based on the angle that cameras are set at the front lot, anyone can enter the basement common area concealing the side of their face that is facing the camera. This is not to say that the camera arrangement should be changed, but it is highly recommended to have coverage in this common area as the common area is on a lower floor not visible from the sidewalk.


However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.

Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.

Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.


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