§ 3-13 Transfer of Rifles/Shotguns from an Estate.
RCNY § 3-13
The following procedures shall be followed to dispose of any rifles/shotguns belonging to an estate: (a) A copy of the death certificate shall be provided.
(b)The legal heir, executor, or administrator shall establish their claim to be legal heir, executor or administrator. This is done by one of the following means: (1) If there is no Will, then any person claiming to be the administrator shall submit Letters of Administration from the Surrogate's Court.
(2)If there is a Will then the executor shall submit Letters Testamentary issued by the Surrogate's Court.
(3)All requests for transfer of rifles/shotguns shall be made on Police Department Disposition Report.
(c)If any rifles/shotguns are to be transferred to a New York City resident the person receiving the rifles/shotguns shall have a valid New York City rifle/shotgun permit. (Amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)
