§ 3-12 Disposal of Rifles and Shotguns.
RCNY § 3-12
(a)The permittee may sell or dispose of their rifle/shotgun only to a licensed dealer in rifles and shotguns, to the holder of a valid rifle/shotgun permit, or to an individual who is exempt from the permit requirements of the City of New York. When the permittee sells their rifle or shotgun, they shall complete a certificate of registration. These forms may be obtained from the Rifle/Shotgun Section or the licensed dealer purchasing the rifle/shotgun and shall be forwarded to the Rifle/Shotgun Section within 72 hours of disposition.
(b)Pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 10-311(a), it shall be unlawful for any person or business enterprise to dispose of any rifle or shotgun which does not contain a safety locking device, defined as a design adaptation or attachable accessory that will prevent the use of the weapon by an unauthorized user. The following types of safety locking devices will be deemed to comply with this provision: (1) a trigger lock, which prevents the pulling of the trigger without the use of a key; or (2) a combination handle, which prevents the use of the weapon without the alignment of the combination tumblers; or (3) a detachable or non-detachable locking device, composed primarily of steel or other metal of significant gauge to inhibit breaking, utilizing a metallic key or combination lock, rendering the weapon inoperable until the locking device is removed by an authorized person.
(c)Reserved. (Amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)
