Destruction and buyback services
Law enforcement | Municipal partners | Documented destruction. Evidence-room cleanouts, seized firearm disposal and event-day buyback processing with chain-of-custody documentation, video records and Certificates of Destruction.
Destruction services are offered to licensed agencies and government entities only. We do not accept direct civilian firearm destruction — options for Virginia residents are listed at the bottom of this page.
Law enforcement destruction
For agencies disposing of seized, forfeited, surrendered or end-of-life department firearms. Every firearm is documented at intake, destroyed under video, and issued a Certificate of Destruction.
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard destruction — per firearm | Chain-of-custody and video record | $25 |
| Bulk contract — up to 25 firearms | Annual evidence room cleanout | $500 |
| Bulk contract — 26–50 firearms | Certificate of Destruction provided | $900 |
| Larger contracts — 50+ | Custom quote, on-site or transport options | Call |
Municipal buyback programs
Under Virginia Code § 15.2-915.5 as amended, localities may run voluntary buyback and give-back programs for surrender of assault firearms as defined in § 18.2-308.2:2. Surrendered firearms must be destroyed unless the surrendering party requests sale to a licensed dealer. We partner with localities on event-day intake, documentation and destruction.
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Event minimum / setup fee | Day-of presence, intake tables, documentation | $500 |
| Per-firearm intake and destruction | Event rate — chain-of-custody paperwork and destruction | $35 |
| Large-capacity magazine destruction | Minimum 10 units per intake | $5/unit |
| Day-rate alternative | Flat pricing for simpler procurement | $750–1,000/day |
| Post-event destruction — per unit | Firearms held after the event and destroyed at our facility | $25 |
Pricing is a starting framework and is refined against event scope, expected volume and locality requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Buyback event workflow
| Step | Locality | Ironcrest Arms |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-event setup | Publish program ordinance, advertise the event, designate officers on site | Quote, contract, pre-stage intake forms and destruction equipment |
| 2. Intake at event | Perform all serial checks — VCheck, NCIC and any other required review — prior to surrender | Accept custody after locality clearance, document each firearm, issue intake receipts |
| 3. Destruction | Witness on site, or accept off-site destruction with video documentation | Destroy per ATF-accepted method, video record, log in the A&D bound book |
| 4. Documentation | Retain locality records per state retention requirements | Issue Certificates of Destruction and provide video records for locality files |
Serial number checks against VCheck, NCIC and stolen-firearm databases are performed by the locality prior to surrender. We accept custody only after the locality has cleared each firearm for destruction.
Disposition and documentation
Each firearm is destroyed under video with a Certificate of Destruction issued to the locality. Torch cuts to receiver, barrel and other critical components render each firearm permanently inoperable and non-repairable per ATF guidelines. Parts that cannot be destroyed are logged separately.
Localities may run public auctions or sealed-bid sales as the statute provides. We do not provide consignment or resale services — a locality running an auction is responsible for advertising, bid administration and transfer to the winning dealer.
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Written intake receipts, chain-of-custody logs, video records, Certificates of Destruction listing serials and dispositions, and A&D bound book entries. Purchase orders accepted with Net 30 terms for law enforcement and government agencies.
For Virginia residents
We do not accept direct civilian firearm destruction. If you need to dispose of a firearm you lawfully own:
Lawful sale or transfer. For firearms not prohibited from transfer, sale to a licensed dealer or a lawful private transfer remains an option. A background check is required for most transactions.
Local surrender or buyback program. Many Virginia localities operate voluntary programs under § 15.2-915.5. Contact your city or county non-emergency line.
Police surrender desk. Most Virginia police departments and sheriff's offices accept surrendered firearms for destruction. Call ahead to confirm the procedure.
Written quotes and RFP responses
Net 30 PO terms, references on request, and we respond to RFPs. Tell us the volume and the timeline.