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Name: Baltimore Archdiocese to Host 3rd Annual Gun Buyback in August
Start: 2025-08-09
Location: Baltimore, MD

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Shoreline, WA Upcoming

King County Sheriff Hosts Sep. 6 Gun Buyback in Shoreline

Sep 06, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The King County Sheriff's Office has announced an upcoming anonymous gun buyback event on September 6 that will provide county residents with a safe method for disposing of unwanted firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 6Time: 9:00 a.m. to noonPlace: Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave North, Shoreline, WashingtonTerms of Exchange: Firearms exchanged for gift cards based on weapon typeEligibility: Open to all residents seeking to dispose of firearms anonymouslyResults: Event has not yet occurredPayment StructureThe Sheriff's Office has established the following compensation rates based on firearm categories:$25 for antique firearms, junk guns, inoperable firearms, receivers/frames only, and bump-fire stocks$50 for muzzle-loading firearms manufactured after 1941$100 for rifles, shotguns, .22LR weapons firearms, and revolvers$200 for pistols$300 for AR-15s, AK-47s, and machine gunsProgram GuidelinesThe King County Sheriff's Office has specified that certain items will not be accepted during the buyback event. BB guns, toy guns, ammunition, magazines, scopes, and other firearm accessories are excluded from the program.Context and Community ImpactSimilar programs across the country aim to provide a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The King County Sheriff's Office continues community engagement through public safety initiatives such as these.For more information about this event, residents can contact the King County Sheriff's Office directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

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Albuquerque, NM Past

Albuquerque Police Host 25th Safe Surrender Gun Buyback

Aug 23, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Albuquerque Police Department is partnering with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence and other local organizations for their 25th gun buyback event this Saturday.This initiative aims to support responsible gun ownership and remove unwanted firearms from circulation. Community members will have a safe, anonymous opportunity to surrender firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: APD University Substation (located west of Isotopes Park)Terms of Exchange:$250 for assault weapons$200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles$100 for long guns and pistolsTickets to local sporting events (Isotopes games, New Mexico United matches, Lobo football games)No cash exchanges for 3D or ghost gunsEligibility: Open to all Albuquerque residentsResults: Previous event collected 215 firearms, with 40% being semi-automatic weaponsContext and ImpactThis marks the 25th gun buyback event organized by the partnership between APD and local advocacy groups. The group New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence has organized previous buyback programs in the state.Participants are required to bring firearms unloaded and safely transported in their vehicle's trunk. No ammunition will be accepted at the event, and all transactions will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.All surrendered weapons will be dismantled on-site and repurposed into gardening tools, musical instruments, or artwork by local students.For more information about this event, residents can contact the Albuquerque Police Department directly.

Albany, NY Past

Albany County Debuts Mobile Gun Buyback on Tuesday

Aug 19, 2025 Tue

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11 AM to 2 PM

The Albany County Sheriff's Office has set Tuesday, August 19 as the debut date for a mobile gun buyback initiative. It's designed to remove unwanted or illegal firearms from communities throughout the county.Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, August 19, 2025Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Albany County Board of Elections parking lot, Albany's South EndTerms of Exchange: $350 pre-paid Mastercard gift cards for operable handgunsEligibility: Open to all community members, no questions askedResults: First event in ongoing series scheduled every 10-14 daysContext and ImpactThe PEACE (Preventing Endangerment & Criminal Exposure) builds upon previous gun buyback efforts in Albany, replacing the deactivated DISCOVER initiative from three years ago. The new approach specifically targets operable firearms to ensure maximum impact.The new program makes use of Sheriff Craig Apple's mobile command center. This allows the program to reach high-violence areas as well as suburban neighborhoods and hill towns that may lack access to traditional buyback events.Albany County Legislature Deputy Chairwoman Wanda Willingham, who initially expressed skepticism, supports the program's focus on operable weapons.The initiative includes a confidential tip line at (518) 655-7860, offering $750 rewards for information leading to illegal firearm recovery. Callers receive unique codes to maintain anonymity throughout the process.Private sector support comes from James Morrell and the Morrell family businesses, including Destination Kia and Albany Broadcasting radio stations, providing $10,000 in initial funding. This investment supports approximately 28 handgun buybacks or 13 tip line rewards.The program operates in partnership with County Executive Dan McCoy, District Attorney Lee Kindlon, and Legislature Chairwoman Jo Cunningham. Future events will be announced with specific scheduling and location details as the mobile initiative expands.

El Paso, TX Past

El Paso to Hold Last Gun Buyback on Aug 16

Aug 16, 2025 Sat

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8 AM to 12 PM

El Paso County will conduct its fourth and final gun buyback event this weekend, August 16, 2025.This buyback will conclude ahead of a new Texas law that prohibits municipal and county gun buyback initiatives. The event offers residents a voluntary, anonymous opportunity to exchange unwanted firearms for prepaid gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 16Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: El Paso County Tax Office, Ascarate Annex, 301 Manny Martinez Drive, Ascarate ParkTerms of Exchange:$50 for nonfunctioning firearms$100 for rifles and shotguns$150 for handguns$200 for assault riflesAmmunition accepted (no reimbursement)Ghost guns will not be acceptedEligibility: Open to the public; participants must transport unloaded firearms in the trunk of their vehicle; no questions asked.Context and ImpactEarlier this year, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3053, banning local governments from operating gun buyback programs.Governor Greg Abbott signed the measure into law, effective September 1. Proponents of the ban argued that gun buybacks are outside the scope of local government, while opponents contended that such decisions should remain at the local level.The El Paso County gun buyback program's last event before this one was in May, when it collected 276 operational firearms and 8 non-operational ones.Authorities will destroy the surrendered weapons in compliance with county and federal regulations. Similar initiatives nationwide have provided residents with safe, anonymous disposal options.For additional information, residents may contact the El Paso County gun buyback program at 915-273-3594.

Baltimore, MD Past

Baltimore Archdiocese to Host 3rd Annual Gun Buyback in August

Aug 09, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing to host its third annual gun buyback event in partnership with Baltimore Police on August 9, 2025.Event DetailsDate: August 9, 2025Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick AvenueTerms of Exchange: Compensation TBAEligibility: Open to community members with firearms to surrenderContext and ImpactFather Mike Murphy from Our Lady of Victory, who has deep personal connections to Southwest Baltimore, emphasizes the program's role in creating a culture of peace within the community. Over the past two years, the Archdiocese's gun buyback events have removed more than 600 firearms from Baltimore streets.The Catholic community has raised over $100,000 during this period to fund both the buyback initiatives and support families affected by homicide through the Archdiocese's Grief Ministry.While organizers acknowledge that gun buybacks alone do not solve violent crime, they believe these events contribute to community safety. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis during designated hours and provides residents with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms.For more information about this event, community members can contact the Archdiocese of Baltimore directly.

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