Iowa HF519 regulates the disposal of firearms and ammunition seized or forfeited by the Department of Public Safety.

Iowa HF519 outlines procedures for the Department of Public Safety to follow when disposing of firearms and ammunition obtained through seizure or forfeiture. The bill mandates that firearms and ammunition be sold at public auction unless they have unique characteristics that make them valuable for the department's weapons archive. Exceptions allow for exchanges with other agencies or destruction in extraordinary circumstances. Firearms and ammunition not retained for specific uses, not illegal, and not classified as offensive weapons must be sold or destroyed.

Iowa HF519 regulates the disposal of firearms and ammunition seized or forfeited by the Department of Public Safety.

Iowa HF519 outlines procedures for the Department of Public Safety to follow when disposing of firearms and ammunition obtained through seizure or forfeiture. The bill mandates that firearms and ammunition be sold at public auction unless they have unique characteristics that make them valuable for the department's weapons archive. Exceptions allow for exchanges with other agencies or destruction in extraordinary circumstances. Firearms and ammunition not retained for specific uses, not illegal, and not classified as offensive weapons must be sold or destroyed.