New York State passed the "NYSAFE ACT" which gives pistol permit holders the ability to "Opt-Out" and request that their permit information be kept private and confidential per Protect Your Privacy: FOIL Exemption - GunSafety.ny.gov

For Cattaraugus County residents that want to opt-out they need to:

1. download the opt-out form
2. fill out the opt-out form (print or electronically)
3. mail, email or fax the form to the Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office

Download the "Opt-Out" form (NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption) from the New York State Gun Safety website

Completed forms should be returned to the Cattaraugus County Clerk at the address below:

We will also accept these forms by fax (716-938-2773) or by e-mail at dtklute@cattco.org.

Forms should be returned within the next 60 days.