Whenever the owner of a firearm voluntarily elects to surrender such firearm to this Department leading toward its destruction, the firearm shall not be diverted to private ownership. Employees shall not suggest, persuade, offer, or entice individuals who are volunteering to surrender their firearms to sell, barter, trade, or donate such firearms into private party ownership. Antique firearms or unique rare firearms may be diverted to the Department's Scientific Services Bureau's collection, consistent with existing policy and procedures allowing for firearms transactions (Refer to Penal Code Section 34005(b), Firearms; Alternatives to Destruction; Conditions for Approval).