§ 2-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 2-02
Ammunition. The term "ammunition" shall mean any explosives suitable to be fired from a rifle or shotgun. Certificate of registration. The term "certificate of registration" shall mean the Certificate of Registration of Rifles and Shotguns issued by the New York City Police Department. Custodian. The term "custodian" shall mean an individual personally possessing a rifle/shotgun permit, and designated by an organization to be held responsible for the safeguarding and supervision of any rifle or shotgun owned by the organization. Alternate custodian. The term "alternate custodian" shall mean an individual personally possessing a rifle/shotgun permit, and designated by an organization to be held responsible for the safeguarding and supervision of any rifle or shotgun owned by the organization when the custodian is unavailable to perform her/his duties. Fire Commissioner. The term "Fire Commissioner" shall mean the Fire Commissioner of the City of New York. Organization. The term "organization" shall mean any firm, partnership, corporation, company or other entity, association, educational institution, cultural institution, or paramilitary organization registered by the Rifle/Shotgun Section to possess rifles and/or shotguns for the purpose of holding itself out to the general public as a business providing security or protection services for compensation; or instructing individuals in the use of rifles and/or shotguns; or organizing and supervising a competition or target practice involving the use of rifles and/or shotguns. Organization registration certificate. The term "organization registration certificate" shall mean the certificate issued by the Rifle/Shotgun Section to approved organizations registered to possess rifles and shotguns. Rifle. The term "rifle" shall mean a "rifle" as defined in § 265.00 of the New York State Penal Law, except that for purposes of this chapter, a rifle shall have a barrel length of no less than sixteen inches, and an overall length of no less than twenty-six inches. Rifle/Shotgun Section. The term "Rifle/Shotgun Section" shall mean the Rifle/Shotgun Section of the License Division of the New York City Police Department. The "Rifle/Shotgun Section" was at one time known as the "Firearms Control Section." Rifle/shotgun permit. The term "rifle/shotgun permit" shall mean the permit issued by the Rifle/Shotgun Section for the possession and purchase of rifles and shotguns. Shotgun. The term "shotgun" shall mean a "shotgun" as defined in § 265.00 of the New York State Penal Law, except that for purposes of this chapter, a shotgun shall have a barrel length of no less than eighteen inches and an overall length of no less than twenty-six inches. Storage permit. The term "storage permit" shall mean the permit for the storage of more than two hundred (200) rounds of ammunition issued by the Fire Commissioner.
