Definition: In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
Input: passage: New York state law does not require a license to own or possess long guns, but does require a permit to legally possess or own a pistol. However, all firearms must comply with the NY SAFE Act, which bans assault weapons from ownership by private citizens, unless they were owned prior to the ban.
 question: is it illegal to own a gun in new york?

No