Obviously the department is run by Liberals. That being the case, logic and/or common sense are not part of the equation.
I have to wonder where the department gets the money for this program.
They are paying out money for equipment they do not need and intend to destroy.
If it is coming from taxpayer funds I would say that they are potentially committing an illegal act.
Many states have a law that prohibits state entities from destroying valuable property and require state entities to sell or auction off excess goods or property.
Also, if these gun purchases are made with taxpayer funds and were not in their budget they could be committing misappropriation of funds or fiscal malfeasance.
Of course, if you are a Liberal, laws don’t matter as long as your intentions are good.