“What New York gun ban? Guns are banned in NY?”
You were right to be surprised. Guns are not banned in New York State.People who live in the many rural communities in the vast northern region of the state are gun owners from childhood. On Long Island, where this shooting occurred, and where I live, you have to have a permit to carry a handgun but not to own a rifle. In NYC, which is not Long Island,you are not allowed to carry a hand gun. People who do not live in this state often lump the whole place together with New York City which, of course, could not be further from the truth. Although, there are similarities in downstate communities, New York City and any upstate town are worlds apart.
I know, I’m an upstater myself. Also, Mrs. panax and I both have full CCW permits.
You are right about those that do not know the difference between NYC and the rest of the state. I have to admit that we thought the same thing over 20 years ago when we came through NY and decided to move here from the west coast.
Thanks