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What is NYC FC § 5606.2.2?

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This section establishes quantity restrictions for the storage of small arms ammunition and related materials, specifying maximum allowable amounts for various types of ammunition and propellants. The statute is enforced by the appropriate regulatory agency. Applies to individuals and entities storing ammunition in New York City.

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5606.2.2 Quantity restrictions.

FC § 5606.2.2

It shall be unlawful to store small arms ammunition and small arms primers, powder-actuated tool loads, black powder or smokeless propellants in quantities exceeding the following: 1. Three hundred thousand loaded shells containing shot for shotguns not exceeding No. 8 gauge; 2. One million cartridges for pistols and powder-actuated tool loads; 3. Five hundred thousand cartridges for rifles of a caliber not larger than 0.45 inch (11.4 mm); 4. Ten thousand cartridges for rifles of a caliber not larger than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm); 5. Five thousand cartridges for rifles of a caliber between 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and 0.58 inch (14.7 mm); 6. Five thousand blank cartridges of a caliber not larger than 0.45 inch (11.4 mm); 7. Three million primers for centerfire ammunition; 8. Six million percussion caps, or primers, without anvils; 9. Fifty pounds (23 kg) aggregate of black powder or smokeless propellant; 10. Any storage in excess of the amounts authorized by permit.

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