(b) Whenever a person reports the theft or loss of a firearm, rifle,
shotgun or ammunition to any police department or sheriff's office, the
officer or department receiving such report shall forward notice of such
theft or loss to the division of state police via the New York Statewide
Police Information Network. The notice shall contain information in
compliance with the New York Statewide Police Information Network
Operating Manual, including the caliber, make, model, manufacturer's
name and serial number, if any, and any other distinguishing number or
identification mark on the weapon.
2. The division of state police shall receive, collect and file the
information referred to in subdivision one of this section. The division
shall cooperate, and undertake to furnish or make available to law
enforcement agencies this information, for the purpose of coordinating
law enforcement efforts to locate such weapons.
3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of
paragraph (a) of subdivision one of this section shall be a class A
misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Part 4 - Administrative Provisions
Article 400 - Licensing and Other Provisions Relating to Firearms
400.00 - Licensing and Other Provisions Relating to Firearms.
400.02 - Statewide License and Record Database.
400.03 - Sellers of Ammunition.
400.05 - Disposition of Weapons and Dangerous Instruments, Appliances and Substances.
400.06 - National Instant Criminal Background Checks.
400.10 - Report of Theft or Loss of a Firearm, Rifle or Shotgun.
400.20 - Waiting Period in Connection With the Sale or Transfer of a Rifle or Shotgun.