[moonman]

Would this also apply to New York City, since the State of New York allows the sale and posession of hand guns.

[CAWats]

I would assume so; but this is NY...

[tarator]

California has a preemption clause, which reserves the authority to regulate firearms to the state alone. Some cities have violated it in the past.

[El Gato]

Would this also apply to New York City, since the State of New York allows the sale and posession of hand guns.

If NY state has a preemption law, and no "home rule" provision in their state Constitution, and you could get the NY Supreme Court to take such a case.. maybe... don't hold your breath.

Besides, even New York state laws are abominable, including as they do a ban on ugly militia guns.