Hello, I am a Virginian but have property in upstate NY. I would like to buy a semi-automatic .223 for use in NY but am having a hard time deciphering the "Assault Rifle" definitions in the NY gun laws. I am interested in the Bushmaster Varminter, it does not seem to violate the "semi-automatic, detachable magazine with no more than two of the following" section of NY law, as it has a pistol grip but no bayonet mount, flash supressor, grenade launcher, etc, but the law goes on to mention specific brand/model bans on "Colt AR15" and functioning receivers, duplicates or copies, blah blah blah. Can someone please set me straight? I'll go pre-ban if necessary but this seems like a pricey route unless I switch to an AK-47 or AR10 (which may also be an AR15 under NY law?)
If this rifle IS banned, and if anyone could offer alternatives or options, I would greatly appreciate it. My goals are semi-auto, affordable ammo, and something with light enough recoil for my wife to handle (she can handle a 12 gauge ok). Thanks!