This legislation, titled the "Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act," authorizes the Attorney General to establish a competitive grant program for firearm destruction activities. Grants will be awarded to eligible entities , including States, Tribal governments, units of local government, and their law enforcement agencies, to support the complete destruction of firearms and their parts. Applicants must describe how funds will be used, detail community partnerships, certify that firearms will be fully destroyed, and commit to maintaining records of destroyed items. Grants will have a duration of two years. Funds from these grants can be used for various purposes related to firearm destruction, such as purchasing or maintaining specialized equipment like tools for smelting, crushing, cutting, or shredding firearms. Grantees may also contract with businesses offering firearm destruction services, provided they ensure complete destruction of all parts and accessories, and provide training for staff involved in these activities. The Attorney General will require grantees to develop written policies and provide documented proof of firearm destruction. Additionally, the bill sets aside one-third of the total appropriated funding for applicants representing small urban and rural areas , and authorizes an appropriation of $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out the program.
This legislation, titled the "Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act," authorizes the Attorney General to establish a competitive grant program for firearm destruction activities. Grants will be awarded to eligible entities , including States, Tribal governments, units of local government, and their law enforcement agencies, to support the complete destruction of firearms and their parts. Applicants must describe how funds will be used, detail community partnerships, certify that firearms will be fully destroyed, and commit to maintaining records of destroyed items. Grants will have a duration of two years. Funds from these grants can be used for various purposes related to firearm destruction, such as purchasing or maintaining specialized equipment like tools for smelting, crushing, cutting, or shredding firearms. Grantees may also contract with businesses offering firearm destruction services, provided they ensure complete destruction of all parts and accessories, and provide training for staff involved in these activities. The Attorney General will require grantees to develop written policies and provide documented proof of firearm destruction. Additionally, the bill sets aside one-third of the total appropriated funding for applicants representing small urban and rural areas , and authorizes an appropriation of $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out the program.