In the past, seized, forfeited, or unclaimed firearms were destroyed, sold locally, or traded to dealers. Now more and more states and jurisdictions are allowing, and some states are mandating, that seized, forfeited, and unclaimed firearms be auctioned, creating a growing need for a solution to auction off these assets, according to the company.
"We have received a significant amount of requests from our many law enforcement agency clients asking for our assistance auctioning their firearms," says Donald Nemer, Senior Vice President of Sales for PropertyRoom.com. "That is why we created our unique Firearms Auction Services to provide a solution to their problems, and in turn, this is creating more value for budget strapped cities, counties and law enforcement agencies."
Since PropertyRoom.com does not auction firearms on their site, they have partnered with BudsGunShop.com and its firearms auction site, eGunner.com, to allow agencies nationwide to auction these firearms online through a secure and Federally Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer.
"We were very pleased to partner with PropertyRoom.com earlier this year in an effort to provide their clients with firearms assets the same quality auction services they have come to expect when auctioning other assets," says Rex McClanahan, President of BudsGunShop.com, LLC. "We understand and appreciate the importance that PropertyRoom.com places in providing quality services to their clients and we are committed to supporting their efforts. Egunner.com is our dedicated firearms auction website which reflects the Budsgunshop.com commitment to serving PropertyRoom.com and their clients for many years to come."
Nemer continues, "One really exciting benefit from our Firearms Auction Services is that the proceeds will go directly back to support the local community. Proceeds either go into the general fund which helps support school programs, road improvements and even lower taxes. Or the proceeds go directly to the law enforcement agency, which, with the option of the dollar-for-dollar credit we offer, can be used to purchase public safety gear - wearable cameras, tactical gear and more."