Read the following passage and answer if the question is true or false.
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 guns considered ``assault weapons'' from ownership by private citizens, unless they were owned prior to the ban.

Question: is it legal to carry a gun in nyc?

Is the answer True or False? Respond with only "True" or "False" and no additional text.
True
False. The passage only mentions the laws in New York state, not specifically in New York City. Additionally, the passage states that all firearms