§ 3-14 Supplemental Rules.
RCNY § 3-14
(a)The permittee's rifle or shotgun shall not be loaded in a public place within New York City at any time except when using it at a licensed rifle and shotgun range.
(b)When the permittee travels to and from a licensed range or hunting area, or transports her/his rifle/shotgun for any reason, it shall be carried unloaded in a locked, non-transparent case, and the ammunition shall be carried separately. If the permittee is transporting her/his rifle/shotgun in a vehicle, it shall be kept locked in the trunk or equivalent space, not in plain view. The permittee shall never leave her/his rifle/shotgun in a vehicle unless s/he is physically present in or in close proximity to the vehicle.
(c)The permittee shall never alter, remove, obliterate or deface any of the following markings that may be on their rifle/shotgun: (1) name of the manufacturer; (2) model; (3) serial number. This information identifies the rifle or shotgun in the permittee's possession.
(d)Pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 10-311(c), any person who applies for and obtains authorization to purchase, or otherwise lawfully obtains, a rifle or shotgun shall be required to purchase or obtain a safety locking device at the time s/he purchases or obtains the rifle or shotgun. Pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 10-311(d), the City of New York and its agencies, officers or employees shall not be liable to any party by reason of any incident involving, or the use or misuse of a safety locking device that may have been purchased in compliance with these rules. The permittee shall take proper safety measures at all times to keep their rifle/shotgun from unauthorized persons – especially children. The permittee's rifle or shotgun should be kept unloaded and locked in a secure location in their home. Ammunition shall be stored separately from their rifle or shotgun. Note: Many rifles/shotguns that are stolen in residential burglaries are taken from bedroom closets.
(e)Pursuant to Penal Law 265.45, 256.50, and New York City Administrative Code § 10-312, it shall be a criminal offense for any person who is the lawful owner or lawful custodian of a rifle or shotgun to store or otherwise place or leave such weapon in such a manner or under circumstances that it is out of their immediate possession or control, without having rendered such weapon inoperable by employing a safety locking device as defined in 38 RCNY § 3-12(b).
(f)While there is no limit in the number of rifles or shotguns the permittee may possess, they should be advised that permittees who own several rifles/shotguns shall be expected to safeguard and maintain each rifle or shotgun.
(g)Minors under the age of eighteen may carry or use the permittee's rifle or shotgun only in the permittee's actual presence. The permittee shall be held responsible for supervising closely any minor using their rifle/shotgun. The minor, in turn, shall be expected to abide by the same rules and restrictions as a permittee.
(h)It is recommended that new permittees take advantage of instruction and safety courses in the use of rifles/shotguns that are offered by the rifle ranges and clubs within the New York area. The permittee should consult the local consumer telephone directory to find out more about a course offered in her/his area.
(i)New laws or amendments of existing rules may be enacted by a legislature or promulgated by the Police Department affecting the ownership or use of rifles/shotguns. The permittee shall be held responsible for knowing any modification of rules pertaining to her/his permit.
(j)The permit to possess a rifle or shotgun expires every three years on the permittee's birthday. The permittee is held responsible for applying to renew their permit when it expires. Failure to apply to renew the permit at such time shall result in cancellation of the permit and confiscation of any rifles/shotguns the permittee may possess.
(k)Permittees shall cooperate with all reasonable requests by the Police Department for information and assistance in matters relating to the permit. (Amended City Record 12/6/2024, eff. 1/5/2025)
