confiscated firearms question

[Daniel]

Do the local or federal LE organizations hold any kind of sales on confiscated firearms? If so and I would think yes, then in the area?

[Guest jp79]

depends on the department but i know the local department in my hometown does. Unfortunately i don't believe they will sale to the general public.

[Guest canynracer]

I always thought they destroyed them.... I have NEVER heard of a sale...

[Guest Liberty Seeker]

My State Senator just passed this along to me today.

TWRA SEIZED CONTRABAND TO BE SOLD IN REGION 4

A sale of personal property seized by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers will be held in various counties across East Tennessee.

TWRA wildlife officers seize various items involved in wildlife violations each year. Any of the items seized and declared contraband by the court are then ordered to be sold by the TWRA.

This sale will be held at the front door of the County Courthouse and each item will be sold to the highest bidder for cash.

The following is a list of the sale locations and contraband items to be sold, along with a description of the items:

Sale of any firearms open only to persons 18 years of age or older and legally capable of possessing a firearm under federal and state laws.

Blount County (Maryville) - Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• One (1) Marlin Model 35 rifle, .35 caliber, ser. no. 25143661
  

Campbell County (Jacksboro) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo2">One (1) Hi Point 9mm Lugar, ser. no. P1279339 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo2">One (1) Mossberg Model 9200 shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. SJ6352, with Simmons scope <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo2">One (1) F.I.E. .25 caliber handgun, ser. no. 165787
  
• One (1) H&R Model 158 shotgun, 20 gauge, ser. no. AJ243688, with multiple, intense carvings and mosaics on stock and forearm
  

Carter County (Elizabethton) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo3">One (1) Camo PSE compound bow, without sights, rest, quiver or arrows and broadheads
  
• One (1) Luigi Franchi shotgun, 12 gauge, semi-automatic, wood stock with blue barrel, ser. no. D90383
  

Claiborne County (Tazewell) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• One (1) PSE compound bow, ser. no. 0713591, with Quickie Quiver and five (5) carbon arrows
  

Cocke County (Newport) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5">One (1) Smith & Wesson pump shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. 26B-616
  
• One (1) Charles Daly semi-automatic shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. 3115847
  

Hamblen County (Morristown) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6">One (1) Mossberg Model 500 shotgun, 20 gauge, pump, ser. no. G005785
  
• One (1) Winchester Model 1300 shotgun, 12 gauge, pump, ser. no. L2493769
  

Hawkins County (Rogersville) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7">One (1) Daisey .22 LR rifle, ser. no. AA0023131 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7">One (1) Bear Hunter compound bow, ser. no. CC19254, with three (3) Easton 2216 arrows, quiver and sight <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7">One (1) PSE USA Spirit compound bow, ser. no. 0243077, with five (5) Easton 2315 arrows, quiver, stabilizer and sight <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7">One (1) BUCK knife and sheath <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l12 level1 lfo7">One (1) The Pig Sticker knife and sheath
  
• One (1) Fanny pack with gloves, hat, flashlight, and other miscellaneous hunting equipment
  

Johnson County (Mountain City) - Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo8">One (1) Knight .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle, ser. no. 456604 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo8">One (1) Remington Model 870 Express Magnum shotgun, ser. no. B212362M
  
• One (1) 4-point white-tailed deer skull
  

Loudon County (Lenoir City) - Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

(Note: This auction will be held at the Criminal Justice Center in Lenoir City)

• One (1) Remington Model 870 shotgun, ser. no. D201159M
  

Monroe County (Madisonville) - Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10">One (1) Thompson Center muzzleloading rifle, .50 caliber, ser. no. S100598, with scope <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10">One (1) PSE compound bow, ser. no. 134561Z <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10">One (1) New Englander muzzleloading rifle, .50 caliber, ser. no. NT304852
  
• One (1) Remington Model 870 Wingmaster shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. S131387V
  

Sevier County (Sevierville, TN)

Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• One (1) .245 caliber rifle, ser. no. E982479
  

Sullivan County (Bristol, TN)

Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12">One (1) Beretta 380 pistol, ser. no. E648454Y <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12">One (1) Stevens Model 87A rifle, .22 caliber, ser. no. RF2258
  
• Three (3) 12-gauge ammo belts
  

Washington County (Johnson City, TN)

Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13">One (1) Mossberg Model 500A shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. B145143 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13">One (1) Mossberg Model 500A shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. P360217 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13">One (1) Winchester Model 1300 shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. L3188971 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13">One (1) Beretta shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. AG020608 <LI class=MsoNormal style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13">One (1) BPI Connecticut Valley Arms Magbolt 50 muzzleloading rifle, ser. no. 61-13-105279-01, with Red Head 3X9 scope
  
• One (1) Wildview Xtreme 2 game camera, ser. no. B083451
  

A listing of other sales across the state can be found at www.tnwildlife.org.

[saintsfanbrian]

Of course, nothing for Shelby County, not that there is much in the way of Wildlife Refuges around here to get them from.

[2000silverz28]

those sales are always posted on the twra website. They are having sales all over tn in the next few weeks.

[BimmerFreak]

Most depts will put their retired duty guns along with seized firearms out for bid to a select group of LE type FFLs.

These are normally sealed bids, and the winning bidder must take 100% of the inventory.

(no picking through and just taking the "good stuff")

The FFL will normally offer credit to the dept. to be used as needed on things like;

new duty weapons, ammo, uniforms, tactical gear, other misc. equipment.

This is done because any CASH proceeds from the bid/sale are put back into their cities/counties general fund to be used as the finance dept. sees fit.

This would mean that the Chief or Sheriff loses all that money that could have been used to purchase much needed gear for his officers.

FFLs in the area that normally get opportunities to bid on seized firearms include:

Hero-Gear

Craigs Firearms

GT Distributors

[Daniel]

craigs is in knoxville isnt it?

[Guest shadow12]

Yes, Craig's is in east Knoxville, but I think he sells the guns to other FFLs', I don't think that they sell them straight to the public.

But I could be wrong, It has happened before, just don't tell my wife.

[Daniel]

craigs firearms was on chapman down by the ball field i thought? im from south knox.

[BimmerFreak]

You need credentials or a FFL to shop/purchase goods/guns from both GTs and Craigs.

When Craigs brings a lot of seized guns in, they will normally wholesale most of it out to other distributors or smaller gun shops.

I dont think they will sell to the general public (neither ute guys, or the band)

When I have taken in large lots (150-250 guns) We will take the crap (raven, hi point, Jennings, ect) and sell those to other FFLs outside of my area that have the appropriate customers for such firearms.

We will then try to blow out around 50% of it in a big sale.

*Like we did in the week leading up to Jan 19th.

We sold around 150 seized guns that week.

The rest we will absorb into our showroom inventory.