Hochreich v. Codd

OPINION OF THE COURT

Markewich, J.

Petitioner-respondent is the owner of three handguns, licensed for use as target pistols, the license bearing a restrictive "hunting authorization” by way of amendment, as follows: "This amendment to the Target pistol license issued to the above licensee [Hochreich], provides for the transport of the firearm(s) indicated on said license, within New York State while unloaded, and in a locked container. It shall further authorize the carry of a loaded firearm on the person, while afield, actively engaged in such lawful hunting as is authorized pursuant to the…