N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7003.8
(c) All facility firearms or ammunition shall be maintained in a safe and secure area. An inspection of all facility firearms or ammunition shall be conducted at least every six months. A written record of such inspections shall be maintained and shall include:
(d) Facility firearms or ammunition shall be issued only upon the determination of the chief administrative officer. Such determination shall be in writing and shall include the:
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, only firearms or ammunition issued by the facility shall be used by facility staff members in the performance of their official duties. Firearms other than facility issued firearms may be used by facility staff members in the performance of their official duties when: