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20 + years experience living in Upstate NY. I have hundreds of relatives still there most of whom are hunters, AFAIK NONE have CCW permits, some have applied.
The few that know I have a carry permit are in awe. Many have never even shot a pistol. These are people that live in Farm Country.

I sold my handguns the last time I was forced to move back there, since the ONLY way you will get a license to possess/carry in most of NY is to be family of the Police Chief.
If I had it to do again I would have just locked them in a case and told NO one about them and planned on NEVER using them in state.

All the woulda coulda shoulda stuff means NOTHING unless its coming from someone that lives in your future town and HAS a carry license. Even then, how long was that person a RESIDENT before he was issued a license ? Average is WELL over 5 years. How much did it cost in fees and "lubrication" ? The statute and the practice are 2 different things.

Having said all that I take my CCW with me on my annual drive to Upstate NY.
The reason I carry is for protection while traveling in most of the southern states that have reciprocity. The gun is locked in a case in the trunk while in NY.
I takes my chances ....