[rudehost]

Freamon, meanwhile, was charged with fourth-degree weapons possession for the pistol

Can anyone explain exactly what law it is in new york that makes this gun illegal?

[goldstategop]

If it was an unregistered weapon, they'd hit him with this charge. Heck most people in New York City carry unregistered weapons. Its simply a fact of life and there's no way you can get a permit to own a gun in NYC. Its either put your life in danger or break the law. Most people have very little difficulty deciding their lives are more valuable than a stupid law.

[an amused spectator]

I think it is the Sullivan Law (H. L. Mencken On Gun Control), which was passed to keep minorities from possessing hand guns in New Yawk Sh**ty.

Looks like the law is serving the Plantation Overseers well in this case - they are able to arrest another uppity minority guy, and send a message to the rest of the slaves.

[coloradan]

Can anyone explain exactly what law it is in new york that makes this gun illegal?

Possession of unregistered handguns in NY state is a felony. And of course, felons lose their RKBA. You will have to ask some other FReeper why it's so important that felons don't have guns.