Of course they know what it is. They all play Call of Warfare Special forces medal of Honor. In the video games you can carry like 10 of them. But none of them have the HSHW. (hippy seeking happiness warhead)
As for NY compliant......I figure that lava lamps are most often associated with drug use.....and in NY drugs are legal and encouraged, so Im sure this will be an exception to our very stringent and effective anti gun laws.