The weapon was unlicensed. I believe NY has something called the SULLIVAN LAW, which concerns carrying unlicenced weapons and for which the penalty is mandatory jail time.
45 posted on 06/24/2013 1:58:54 AM PDT by billyboy15
The Sullivan Law does not comport with the CONSTITUTION.
46 posted on 06/24/2013 4:10:27 AM PDT by arthurus
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