The board, with the approval of the governor, may in writing authorize any of its salaried wardens to have in possession and carry a revolver, club, billy, handcuffs and twisters, or any other weapon or article required in the performance of their official duty.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 23:2-7
Wardens may be armed
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