New York Laws
Article 1 - The Militia of the State
18 - Issue of Military Property.

ยง 18. Issue of military property. The adjutant general shall issue
such military property as the governor shall direct. No military
property shall be issued to persons or organizations other than those
belonging to the organized militia. Obsolete ordnance property of the
state, however, may be issued by the adjutant general, with the approval
of the governor, to municipalities and to educational, patriotic and
charitable organizations under such conditions as may be prescribed by
regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.