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Committee backs bill to donate confiscated historic military weapons to veterans’ groups
Summary
The House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 8-0 to report a bill that would prohibit the destruction of law‑enforcement‑confiscated weapons found to have historic military value and require donation to local veterans’ units for ceremonial and museum use.
The House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 8-0 to report a bill that would prevent law‑enforcement agencies from destroying confiscated weapons if an agency determines the item has historic military value and instead requires donation to local veterans’ organizations for ceremonial use and museums, Representative West said during the committee’s meeting.
Committee members said the bill aims to preserve weapons used by honor guards and provide parts to repair nonworking ceremonial rifles, reducing unnecessary destruction and preserving historical links for future generations. "Organizations like the Disabled…
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