The State Police is reminding pistol permit holders of the upcoming deadline to complete recertification of their permit. Recent changes to state Penal Law require license holders to recertify every five years. Individuals who were issued a Pistol /Revolver License before Jan. 15, 2013, must recertify by Jan. 31, 2018. The deadline to recertify for … Continue reading State Police encourage pistol permit holders to recertify ahead of Jan. 31, 2018, deadline