HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 SURPLUS FIREARMS INV REDUCTION 04-15-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2008
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SCOTT JORDAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: SURPLUS FIREARMS INVENTORY REDUCTION
SUMMARY
The Police Department has phased out the .40 caliber Glock and Beretta semi-auto
duty handguns and the retention of these weapons is not warranted based upon needs
of the agency and facility storage capabilities. The current inventory includes sixteen
(16) Glock Model 22s and four (4) Beretta Model 96 handguns. Qualified sworn
personnel have expressed a desire to purchase the weapons at the current market price
established from our firearms supplier. All sales and transfers would be completed in
the same manner as previously approved past surplus weapons sales.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the sale and transfer of ownership of twenty (20) surplus handguns previously
issued as duty weapons to qualified sworn personnel per Department of Justice
guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated revenue from sale of firearms - $5,300.00.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department has replaced the duty-issued .40 caliber Glock and Beretta
semi-auto handguns this year following several malfunction issues related to the Glock
handguns. Although the malfunction issues were apparently resolved by the
manufacturer, the confidence level of the officers in utilizing them as their primary duty
weapon is still a concern. Based upon rangemaster and armorer recommendations;
and in an effort to minimize multiple caliber weapons in the field and training
environments; the elimination of the .40 caliber weapons was approved.
Surplus Firearms Inventory Reduction
April 15, 2008
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The Glock Model 21 .45 caliber semi-auto handguns, (the standard duty-issued weapon
of the Police Department), replaced the .40 caliber handguns, utilizing funds from the
firearms training account. This was with the understanding that the replaced .40 caliber
handguns would be sold, and the proceeds would be deposited back into the firearms
training account to offset the costs. A quote for the sale of the handguns to our
weapons supplier was obtained and a price of $265.00 was established for the used
handguns.
On several prior occasions involving firearms replacement, sworn personnel have
expressed an interest in the purchase of used firearms and Council has approved the
sale and transfer of the involved firearms under the guidelines of the Department of
Justice. To date, 16 sworn personnel have expressed an interest in purchasing one of
the current surplus guns for their own retention and use; and it is believed at least four
additional personnel will be interested, resulting in the disposition of all twenty (20)
handguns.
The transfer of ownership and registration is conducted through a licensed firearms
dealer per Department of Justice guidelines with transfer fees paid by the buyers. In
addition to the DOJ transfer paperwork, a bill of sale between the City of Tustin and the
buyer includes a stipulation that the sale or transfer of ownership to a third party cannot
occur. Should the buyer no longer desire ownership of the weapon, it shall be turned in
to a local law enforcement agency for destruction. The weapons have been checked by
a departmental armorer, but are sold as is. (A sample bill of sale is attached.)
SCOTT M. JORDAN
Chief of Police
BILL OF SALE
1. City of Tustin, seller, hereby sells the goods described in paragraph 2 to
buyer.
(Print) Last, First MI
2. The goods being sold under this Bill of Sale are:
(Print) Brand Model Serial Number
3. Buyer has paid the purchase price of $ 265.00 to the seller for the goods
listed above.
4. Buyer understands and acknowledges that the above described goods are a
used product and no warranty is implied or issued to said product.
5. Buyer agrees that the sale and transfer of above goods shall be completed
through a licensed firearms dealer and that NO SALE OR TRANSFER to a third
party of the above goods shall occur. Buyer further agrees to turn the above
goods over to a law enforcement agency for destruction if buyer no longer
desires to retain the goods.
Dated:
Agent for Seller:
Signature Title
Buyer:
Signature Date