The Catskill Chronicle

NEW YORK STATE (February 25, 2013) – Sullivan County pistol permit holders and applicants will now have the opportunity to seal their name and address from public disclosure by filing a completed opt-out form.

The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (NYSAFE), which passed in January, allows for those not wishing to have their identity and address disclosed pursuant to a FOIL request (Freedom of Information Law).

The opt-out form must be completed form and returned to the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office by April 18, 2013.

Forms may be found on the Sullivan County website at: http://webapps.co.sullivan.ny.us/DOCS/countyclerk/NYS_Firearms_License_Request_Exemption.pdf

Return completed forms to the Sullivan County Clerk at 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701.

For additional information, call the Sullivan County Clerk’s office at 845-807-0411.