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True. "Firearms" are illegal in New York per PL 265. It is that definition of "Firearm" that is the catchword. If I were ever asked if I had any "Firearms", I would say no. That is the truth if I stick to the PL 265 definition.
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Funny thing is, the moment it is registered, it is no longer deemed an "assault weapon", so even under the definition of this ridiculous law, there is no such thing as a registered assault weapon in NY
True. "Firearms" are illegal in New York per PL 265. It is that definition of "Firearm" that is the catchword. If I were ever asked if I had any "Firearms", I would say no. That is the truth if I stick to the PL 265 definition.
While it is true that "firearms" are illegal in NY, there are a variety of exemptions. For instance, any handgun is deemed a firearm and is illegal, however, if you have an nys pistol permit and that gun is on your permit, then you are exempt from that law in that scenario. So if someone asked you if you have a firearm, your reply in calling it a firearm or not is pretty irrelevant, it either is or is not, And you're either allowed to have it or you are not, under the law. Referring to a long barreled pump action shotgun as a firearm would not make it a firearm under the law and you could not get arrested or charged for referring to it as such.
Not calling an unregistered handgun a firearm would not stop it from being a "firearm" and would not help keep you from being arrested or charged.
So simply saying that you have a firearm is no different than saying that you have a gun realistically. Because even if it legally is considered a "firearm" that doesn't necessarily mean it is illegal for you to possess.