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You live in Suffolk County, so if you have a clean record, you should be able to obtain a premises, or a hunting/target permit. Either one will allow you to keep a handgun in your home, and use it there in self-defense if need be. Check with Edelman's in Farmingdale, and they can assist you in the application and permitting process. You will need a minimum of 4 personal references, and the County PD will check with them.
I wouldn't recommend a rifle for home defense. You want to keep a round confined within your 4 walls, and ideally within the body of the bad guy. That's also why handguns like a .357 Magnum aren't the best idea. You also have to be careful of pistol grip shotguns, any long gun with a capacity of more than 5 rounds, and any rifle (like an AR-15) that has a magazine that extends below the stock, as they might put you in violation of NY's assault rifle law.
Get the advice of a knowledgeable firearms dealer in your area. Edelman's has a good reputation, both for keeping buyers within the bounds of the law, and for assisting in obtaining handgun permits.
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