New York S01770 prohibits advertising firearms as combat weapons, exempting ads for legal uses like recreation and self-defense.

New York S01770 amends the general business law to prohibit the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons. This includes ads in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or electronic media. However, the law allows for advertising firearms for legal purposes such as recreation, hunting, self-defense, and other lawful uses. The term "offensive assault" is defined as intentionally inflicting physical harm on others. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S01770 prohibits advertising firearms as combat weapons, exempting ads for legal uses like recreation and self-defense.

New York S01770 amends the general business law to prohibit the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons. This includes ads in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or electronic media. However, the law allows for advertising firearms for legal purposes such as recreation, hunting, self-defense, and other lawful uses. The term "offensive assault" is defined as intentionally inflicting physical harm on others. This act takes effect immediately.