That's more or less how it is. Nearly all big cities have rules in place making it difficult to simply carry a gun around legally. I don't know exactly how it

That's more or less how it is. Nearly all big cities have rules in place making it difficult to simply carry a gun around legally. I don't know exactly how it is in New York, but in the Bay Area you simply can't get a concealed carry permit. Legally such a thing exists but the sheriff's office just doesn't issue any. (corruption scandal excluded)