Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms

This bill makes applications for firearm licenses private records, preventing public disclosure under New York's freedom of information law. Applicants can request confidentiality by checking specific safety-related boxes on forms, such as being a law enforcement officer, under a protection order, or fearing harassment. Law enforcement agencies retain access to these records upon request, while the state police must store a duplicate copy of each license application. The policy directly affects firearm license applicants and ensures their personal information remains private unless specific safety exceptions apply.