N.Y. Military Law § 18: Issue of military property

§ 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.