GovDeals, a government surplus auction site, currently lists a range of firearms for sale, but buyers must meet strict requirements before bidding. Why It Matters.

The Civilian Marksmanship generated $196.8 million in revenue from sales of surplus M1 Garand rifles between fiscal years 2008 through 2017, according to the Government Accountability Office.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is sold out of surplus 1911 .45 caliber pistols for this year, but the nonprofit still has M1 rifles to sell. The U.S. Army allowed 8,000 1911s to be transferred ...

Self-Defense Items: Pepper spray, brass knuckles and stun guns, all banned from carry-on luggage, are often included in surplus sales. These auctions allow buyers to acquire items at significantly ...

GovDeals, a government surplus auction site, currently lists a range of firearms for sale, but buyers must meet strict requirements before bidding. Why It Matters.