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Federal Grants for Firearm Destruction to Enhance Public Safety

This Act establishes a new federal grant program to assist state, tribal, and local governments in permanently destroying collected or confiscated firearms. The goal is to remove these weapons from circulation, potentially enhancing community safety. The program authorizes $15 million annually for equipment and training necessary for the complete destruction of firearms.
Key points
Local and state authorities will receive funds to purchase equipment and training for the permanent destruction of firearms, including all parts and components.
The law requires the destruction process to be complete and documented, preventing weapons from re-entering circulation.
A portion of the funding (one-third) is specifically reserved for smaller urban and rural areas to support their safety initiatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8768
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2024-06-14