(a)  Definitions.⁠—In this section⁠—

(1)  the term “employee” means a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the Bureau of Prisons; and

(2)  the terms “firearm” and “qualified law enforcement officer” have the meanings given those terms under section 926B.

(b)  Secure Firearms Storage.⁠—The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution⁠—

(1) (A)  provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the institution for employees to store firearms; or

(B)  allows employees to store firearms in a vehicle lockbox approved by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons; and

(2)  notwithstanding any other provision of law, allows employees to carry concealed firearms on the premises outside of the secure perimeter of the institution.