State law requires action within six months on a firearm license except after written notice of good cause tied to the applicant, but AmmoLand reported NYPD pistol permits taking 12 to 18 months without penalty. After Bruen in 2022, 2023 residence applications reached 13,369 up 80 percent from 2022 and carry applications 6,751 compared with 258 in 2019. Nine applicants sued in Milani v. New York City on March 3, 2025 over alleged 12-18 month delays, and Robert Milani obtained his license February 6, 2025 after one year six months and four days.