Sec. 331. Repurposing and reuse of surplus military firearms
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and subject to paragraphs
(3)and (4), the Secretary of the Army shall transfer to Rock Island Arsenal all excess firearms, related spare parts and components, small arms ammunition, and ammunition components currently stored at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, Alabama, that are no longer actively issued for military service. The items specified for transfer under paragraph
(1)shall be melted and repurposed for military use as determined by the Secretary of the Army, including— the re-forging of new firearms or their components; and force protection barriers and security bollards. Notwithstanding paragraphs
(1)and (2), the Secretary may transfer up to 2,000 surplus caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 pistols and 2,000 M–14 Rifles to a military museum for display and preservation. M–1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles are not subject to the transfer requirement under paragraph (1). Section 40728 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: Notwithstanding subsections
(a)and (b), the Secretary of the Navy may transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subchapter, M–1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles held within the inventories of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps and stored at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, Alabama, or Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana, as of the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The items specified for transfer under paragraph
(1)shall be used as awards for competitors in marksmanship competitions held by the United States Marine Corps or the United States Navy and may not be resold. .