First off....no I am not for the ban, I hate it.
Second. This post is only to protect those that come here to get information so they don't go out spewing more false information. The, "I heard it on the Internet so it must be true," group.
New York did strengethen it's already existing assault weapons ban.
NO....this does not include your BROWN BESS or your "tube fed" shotgun....pistol grip/semi auto or not.
"It is only for semi-automatics with a detachable magizine that have one (1) other qualifier such as a bayonet lug, postol grip, etc, etc."
If you have ten round mags you can keep them but can only put 7 rounds in them.
You have to registered guns that meet the assault weapon description or sell them out of state.
Made it so ammunition sellers have to register and did a bunch more stuff...follow the link if you want more info
http://www.scribd.com/doc/120472505/NY-SAFE-ACT-Summary-Gun-Control-Legislation
We can be just as dangerous to the cause if we do not take the time to educate ourselves.