As a New York State resident I agree that a guy is "SOL" if he wants to buy pipe tobacco or carry concealed. I'm waiting for Scotch and chewing gum to be outlawed. After all, being drunk with tooth decay is bad for your health. I'm sure our state legislators will find a way to raise revenues. Just think, tax chewing gum at the counter and then pass "gum laws" so a cop can issue summonses for driving while chewing.