Ok Elite. Appreciate the help.
It appears what is saving me is the fact that I'm going to be just barely in Ontario County in 8F...Monroe County appears to be shotgun only.
Anyway, I'm told DMPs are plentiful for that area, so I'll keep hope alive that when I buy my NY licensing tomorrow I'll be able to pick one up. If not, I'll ring you up...thank you very much sir.
I'm new to this forum, so maybe you could IM me your contact number so I can call if need be? Thank you again!