Reply #12: NY state restricts the number of modern-looking features a newly manufactured rifle can have, yes... [View All]

as NY state basically retains the expired Federal AWB at the state level. However, under that law, a rifle can still have one listed feature (e.g., a protruding handgrip) and still be legal (so AR-15's and AK's in otherwise normal configuration, with smooth muzzles or pin-on brakes, are OK), and preban AR's and AK's can have as many listed features as you want (i.e., adjustable stock, flash suppressor). Only California restricts traditionally configured AR-15's, and even there AR-15's with the protruding handgrip removed, or with the magazine release disabled, are legal for sale.

My 2002 model AK would be legal to manufacture/import and sell today in NY, for example:




Because it has only one "evil feature", namely the protruding handgrip:




An AR-15 with no bayonet lug and a smooth muzzle or integral brake would also be legal to manufacture and sell in NY.