N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 472.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 472.2 - Definitions

As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean and include:

(a) Approved container. Approved container means a paper coin envelope, kraft #5, measuring 27/8 by 51/4 inches, imprinted with information as prescribed by the Superintendent of State Police in section 472.4(c) of this Part.

(b) Ballistic sample. For purposes of a manufacturer's requirements under this Part, a ballistic sample is a shell casing of a bullet or projectile discharged from a specific, identified pistol or revolver. Provided, however, that a ballistic sample obtained by a dealer participation at a regional CoBIS center shall consist of two shell casings of bullets or projectiles discharged from a specific, identified pistol or revolver.

(c) Certificate of compliance. A document issued by the New York State Police certifying that a ballistic sample has been secured from a pistol or revolver at a regional CoBIS center for entry into the CoBIS databank and identifying the firearm by make, model, caliber, serial number, and gun type.

(d) CoBIS headquarters. CoBIS headquarters means the facility at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center, Building 30, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226-3000.

(e) CoBIS officer. CoBIS officer means the State Police employee designated by the superintendent having an office at CoBIS headquarters.

(f) Dealer in firearms. Dealer in firearms means any person who holds a valid New York State license to operate as a gunsmith or dealer in firearms, properly issued or renewed pursuant to the provisions of Penal Law section 400.00.

(g) Drop-ship. Drop-ship means a method of delivery wherein pistols or revolvers purchased through a dealer in firearms are delivered by common carrier directly from a manufacturer to a State, county or local law enforcement agency in this State, without such dealer taking physical possession of them.

(h) Manufacturer. Manufacturer means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing pistols or revolvers or ammunition therefore for the purpose of sale or distribution.

(i) Reduced lead ammunition. Reduced lead ammunition means ammunition manufactured with lead free primers and full metal jacketed (FMJ) or total metal jacketed (TMJ) projectiles.

(j) Shell casing. Shell casing means that part of ammunition capable of being used in a pistol or revolver that contains the primer and propellant powder to discharge the bullet or projectile.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 472.2