Personally; if I were worried about it and planning to bring my questionable passessions to New York State, I would check the laws of NYS first, before the transfer. You may find that there is a similar statute in the Penal Law. The Sullivan Law of 1898 is rather comprehensive. What I have just read, makes The Hitchhicker's Guide seem to be reality. It's all; way out there!
I remember 25+ years ago, reenactors trailering a cannon on the N.J. turnpike, on their way to the Gettysburg' whoop-de-do, were stopped and made to dismantle their piece on the side of the road before proceeding, e.g. the barrel and wheels had to be pulled off the carriage.
The laws are out there just waiting for the necessity to be enforced. If you don't plan on shouldering your 1863 and marching through WalMart, I wouldn't be overly concerned. You would be surprised to find what is already on the books. Enforcement can be contingent upon and a matter of interpretation. That's why lawyers make the Big Buck and legislators are lawyers. They keep the ball rolling.
If you really want to worry about your possessions and individual freedoms, think about the broad brush of the Homeland Security Act that was established for your benefit over the last few years. Spooky stuff! Life goes on. Just don't go rubbing authority's nose in it.
As Yogi says, "The game ain't over till it's over"; and the game goes on and on an on.
