http://www.nysrpa.org/nygunlaws.htm
that'll answer your question.
When I got my permit I need to take a class, get interviewed by someone at police plaza and I can only leave the weapon in my home but, I can take it to and from the range.
Its not that easy here to get a permit
btw.. New York STATE laws differ than New York CITY laws.
in NYS you can go to a walmart and buy a rifle or shotgun without a permit. Handguns require a permit.