New York Judge Just Says ‘No’ to Pee Tests for Concealed Carry Applicants
Bearing Arms | 2/22/24 | Cam Edwards

Even though New York’s discretionary “may issue” laws were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2022’s Bruen decision, some licensing authorities in the state are still using some awfully subjective criteria to determine whether or not an applicant will receive a concealed carry permit.

In Nassau County, for instance, applicants must submit a list of all former and current social media accounts used within the past 3 years, so police can pore over the content for evidence of “good moral character”, along with a notarized statement attesting to any minors that live full or part-time with the applicant as well as the name and contact information of your “current spouse or domestic partner and any other adults residing with you, including adult children.”

Along with the paperwork, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also requires every applicant to submit to a urinalysis test to prove they’re drug-free, even though that isn’t required under New York law.