[Jim Noble]

because ALL of the guns were PROPERLY LICENSED

Unlikely.

"Assault rifles" are not licensable in NYC.

[taxcontrol]

Perhaps I interpreted the article incorrectly:

All told, cops seized: 14 licensed handguns, which were not properly secured in a safe; two loaded licensed shotguns; one licensed rifle; approximately 45,000 rounds of ammunition for multiple weapons; two Kevlar body armor vests; and six Kevlar armor plates.