(c) Surplus firearms may be sold only for scrap after total destruction as described in paragraph (b) of this section to ensure that the firearms are rendered completely inoperative and to preclude their being made operative.
- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, firearms received as foreign gifts may be offered for transfer to Federal agencies or sold to the gift recipient. If sold to the gift recipient, a certification signed by the gift recipient certifying compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding purchase and possession of firearms must be received by the gift recipient's agency and the agency conducting the sale prior to the sale and release of such firearm to the gift recipient.
- (2) Firearms subject to the NFA that are received as foreign gifts cannot be lawfully transferred to an individual gift recipient. These firearms must remain the property of the United States. All firearms must also be transferred, shipped, received, and possessed in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968.