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SimpleMan

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  1. I believe that Saiga rifles are a derivative of the AK, not a variant of the AK. Variants of the AK include modified Saigas, as well as the AKs made by numerous non-Russian countries (ex. Bulgaria, Finland, Yugoslavia, China, etc.) The new law prohibits Saiga shotguns by name. However, the law is silent as to the rifles. Therefore, it appears to me that the failure to mention Saiga rifles by name was not an oversight. The FAQ from the New York State Safe Act website makes it clear that absent an express prohibition by name, the definition of an “assault weapon” is based upon feature
  2. Are unmodified Saiga rifles an “assault weapon” pursuant to New York State's new assault weapon ban? Saigas only have one “evil feature” (removable magazine) and thus does not appear to otherwise be an “assault rifle”. However, the NY Safe Act FAQ website states that an assault weapon includes: “Any AK‐47 variant designed to fire ammunition in any caliber manufactured by the firms listed below . . . . . . Izhevsk Factory ‐ Russia.” See http://www.governor.ny.gov/2013/gun-reforms-faq. Saigas appear to be manufactured by “Izhmash” (otherwise known as (Concern “Izhmash” OJSC).
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