New York State has had a law called The Sullivan Law that has been in effect for at least 60 years that I can remember. Almost impossible to even own a gun. It is one of the reasons I moved to Florida 24 years ago. Here I can legally carry a weapon for protection.
This is a very big political hot button so I have locked the thread based on the "no politics" section of the AUP. If anyone has a real problem with my actions, don't hesitate to send me a PM voicing your concerns.