Sec. 336. Repurposing and reuse of surplus Army firearms
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and subject to subsection (c), 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 and that are otherwise prohibited from commercial sale, or distribution, under Federal law. The items specified for transfer under subsection
(a)shall be melted and repurposed for military use as determined by the Secretary of the Army, including— the reforging of new firearms or their components; and force protection barriers and security bollards. M–1 Garand, caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 pistols, and caliber .22 rimfire rifles are not subject to the transfer requirement under subsection (a).