Klapper v. Codd

In this article 78 proceeding the petitioner seeks a review and an annulment of respondent’s determination denying him a pistol license. Petitioner’s application for a pistol license is sought in connection with his interest in and hobby of marksmanship. As member of the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association, he appears to have had a longstanding interest in this activity, and he has previously been issued a Massachusetts pistol license. The transcript of the administrative proceedings under review indicates that Police Department rules and regulations require that one issued a license…