A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. I was denied my pistol permit due to my references can anyone please help me write a letter to the judge and help me get my permit thank you.As an upstanding citizen in the community with high moral and ethical character, I am good candidate for an unrestricted pistol license. I am writing this letter to request an unrestricted New York State, Erie County, Pistol License. At any rate, I sent my judge an honest letter (page long) that claimed no special reason why I should get a CCW. That letter must include the following four paragraphs: 1.