[kiryandil]

There’s an “and” clause there at the end that I think applies to both A and B.

No, the "and" is only operative in (2).

(1) makes you a felon because you POSSESS a firearm.

[Secret Agent Man]

i believe you are correct, the and only applies in 2), not 1). it’s either condition 1) OR condition 2).

they just banned all firearms. i hope the revolt removes cuomo from office.

[RobertClark]

No, the "and" is only operative in (2).

(1) makes you a felon because you POSSESS a firearm.

This is spot on accurate. The way the legislation is worded, you are a felon if you meet the criteria as specified in (1) - possessing a firearm OR you meet the criteria in (2) AND fail to register it.

Plain and simple - the wording is either intentionally different than what is being reported or they simply screwed up. The problem is, now it has been signed into law and will take legislative or court action to correct it.

I haven't concluded my reading of the entire text - does anyone know if there is a severability clause written in? If not, court invalidation of this portion would deem the entire law unenforceable.

[DannyTN]

"(1) makes you a felon because you POSSESS a firearm. "

That's the way I read it. They should start by immediately arresting all of the police.