Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act

Grants for Government Gun Destruction

If enacted, the bill would create a competitive grant program run by the Attorney General to pay for destroying firearms. It would authorize $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031. States, Tribal governments, units of local government, and their law enforcement agencies would be eligible to apply. Grants would be awarded within 180 days after the money is appropriated and would last up to two years. Grantees would be required to award subgrants to local governments or law enforcement and to maintain records of destroyed firearms. No more than 10% of each grant would pay administrative costs. One-third of total funding would be reserved for applicants representing a metropolitan statistical area or a rural area. Funds would pay for destruction equipment, contracts that fully destroy firearms and parts, and staff training. Applicants and grantees would have to certify full destruction of firearms, keep records, and provide documented proof of destruction; the Attorney General would set rules on acceptable proof.