Your qoute does not use the word "loophole" as you do 2 times. It says "exemption". Clinging? how about depending on? Little known means just that, 'not many know about it'. Seems you are the one trying to control the words, and meaning. The question in my mind is why apply for a permit at the 'handgun' license divison, its a rifle. Do rifles require a permit in NY?? All in all I thought the article free of any bias.