Definitions
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- Compiled text through
- Aug 15, 2022
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- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- Jun 6, 2026
As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean and include:
(a)Firearm means any pistol, revolver, or other firearm of a size which may be concealed upon the person, except an antique firearm.
(b)Licensee means any person, firm partnership, corporation or company, licensed as a gunsmith pursuant to section 400 of the Penal Law who is engaged in the business of manufacturing and assembling firearms, firearm frames or receivers.
(c)Licensed premises means the physical location within which the licensee is engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling firearms, firearm frames or receivers.
(d)Basic structural component means any or all of the following individual parts or a permanent assembly forming a single part of a firearm, to wit: receiver or cylinder frame, barrel, cylinder, slide, breech block.
(e)Proof cartridge means a cartridge loaded to give chamber pressure in accordance with that recommended by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute for the cartridge applicable to the firearm being tested.
(f)Certificate of compliance means a statement in writing signed by the superintendent authorizing the licensee to manufacture or assemble a specific model firearm.
(g)Superintendent means the superintendent of the division of New York State Police.