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Name: Yolo County Sheriff Launches Gun Buyback
Start: 2025-04-19
Location: Davis, CA

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Upcoming Gun Buyback Events in California

Belmont, CA Upcoming

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Hosts Gun Buyback in Belmont

Aug 09, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is organizing an anonymous gun buyback event in Belmont, offering community members a safe opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 9, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Place: 400 Harbor Blvd., BelmontTerms of Exchange: Cash incentives ranging from $50 to $200 per firearmEligibility: Open to all community members in San Mateo CountyAdditional Services: Free gun locks and firearm safety education providedContext and ImpactThe gun buyback program represents a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies and community organizations. Partner agencies include the Belmont Police Department, Menlo Park Police Department, and Redwood City Police Department, working alongside the County of San Mateo and Citizens for San Mateo County Gun Buyback.Sheriff Christina Corpus emphasized the program's safety benefits, stating that gun buyback events provide a safe and anonymous avenue for community members to remove unwanted firearms from their homes.Nearly 3,000 firearms have been collected and safely destroyed through these initiatives over the years. A spring 2024 event yielded 297 firearms including 24 assault weapons, four ghost guns, and one machine gun.Participants should ensure firearms are unloaded and securely stored in vehicle trunks prior to arrival. All firearms will be accepted without question, maintaining the program's commitment to anonymity and community safety.The gun buyback program receives funding from the County of San Mateo in partnership with the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Community support comes from Citizens for a San Mateo County Gun Buyback, a local advocacy group dedicated to firearm safety initiatives.

Past Events in California

Encinitas, CA Past

Sheriff's Office Holds Gun Buyback in Encinitas

Jul 26, 2025 Sat

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is conducting a gun buyback event in Encinitas City over the weekend, on July 26, 2025.The event will be held in partnership with multiple law enforcement agencies, and will provide residents with a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, July 26Place: Encinitas City HallTerms of Exchange:$100 gift card for handguns, rifles, and shotguns$200 gift card for assault weaponsFree gun cable locks provided to all participantsEligibility: Open to all community members with unwanted firearmsContext and ImpactThe event represents an ongoing collaborative effort between the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and regional law enforcement partners like the Carlsbad Police Department, and Oceanside Police Department. It provides community members with a secure method to dispose of firearms they no longer wish to keep.All collected weapons undergo thorough processing to ensure public safety and legal compliance. Firearms found to have been involved in crimes will be referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigation.Stolen weapons identified during processing will result in contact with their original owners. All remaining firearms will be destroyed in accordance with established legal procedures.The Sheriff's Office emphasized that residents can turn in unwanted weapons at any time at sheriff's stations, substations, or other law enforcement agencies. Community members with questions about weapon disposal may contact the non-emergency line at 858-868-3200.

Long Beach, CA Past

Long Beach PD to Host Gun Buyback on June 28

Jun 28, 2025 Sat

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8 AM to 4 PM

The Long Beach Police Department is partnering with Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's office to host a community gun buyback event. The initiative aims to provide residents with a safe opportunity to surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 28, 2025Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe AvenueAccess: Drive south on Santa Fe Avenue and turn into the Admiral Kidd Park parking lotTerms of Exchange:$50 for non-functioning firearms$100 for working pistols, rifles, and shotguns$200 for ghost guns (firearms without serial numbers)$300 for assault rifles3D-printed firearms valued at the eventEligibility: Open to all community membersSafety RequirementsParticipants must ensure all firearms are unloaded before transport. All weapons must be transported in vehicle trunks for safety purposes.Gift card quantities are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Authorities reserve the right to limit the number of gift cards per individual regardless of firearms surrendered.Community ImpactThis partnership between the Long Beach Police Department and Los Angeles County represents an ongoing commitment to community safety initiatives. The program provides residents with a secure method to dispose of unwanted firearms that might be unsecured otherwise.For questions about the event, please contact (562) 570-7370.

Lynwood, CA Past

Lynwood Gun Buyback on April 26

Apr 26, 2025 Sat

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and the Sheriff's Century Station are hosting a gun buyback to reduce the number of firearms in circulation. This anonymous program allows residents to surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for gift cards, with no questions asked.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, April 26, 2025Location: Lynwood Metro Station Park & Ride LotExchange Values:$50 for non-working firearms or parts$100 for working pistols, rifles, and shotguns$200 for ghost guns$300 for assault rifles3D or homemade guns will be evaluated on siteEligibility: Open to all residentsTerms of Exchange: Participants will receive gift cards of varying values based on the type of firearm surrenderedSafety GuidelinesFirearms must be unloadedWeapons must be transported in the trunk of a vehiclePedestrian walk-ups will not be acceptedFirearms are not permitted on any public transit vehicleThe event is completely anonymous with no identifying information collectedCommunity ImpactSupervisor Hahn's office emphasizes that this is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety through community engagement.For more information about this event, residents can contact LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn's office or the Sheriff's Century Station directly.

Davis, CA Past

Yolo County Sheriff Launches Gun Buyback

Apr 19, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 3 PM

The Yolo County Sheriff's Office has announced an April 19 gun buyback initiative aimed at reducing the number of firearms in circulation within the community. This event provides residents with a safe and anonymous opportunity to surrender unwanted handguns and rifles while receiving compensation in the form of gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, April 19, 2025Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMLocation: Yolo County Health and Human Services building, 600 A Street, Davis (west of Civic Center Park)Terms of Exchange:$100 gift card for each functional long gun (rifle) or privately manufactured "ghost gun"$50 gift card for each functional handgunEligibility: Open to all residents; no identification required with no questions askedParticipation Requirements:Firearms must be transported in vehicles (no walk-ups allowed)Guns must be unloaded and secured in the vehicle trunkParticipants must remain in their vehicles and follow all directionsAmmunition and explosives will not be acceptedLimitations: Gift cards available while supplies last; officials reserve the right to limit payments regardless of the number of firearms surrenderedContextThis initiative marks the second gun buyback event organized by the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, following their inaugural program in August 2023 at the same location.The previous event collected 150 firearms within a few hours. The Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Davis Police Department, distributed $10,000 in Visa gift cards during the previous event, with supplies exhausted by 1:00 PM on the day of the event.Community ImpactThe primary objective of this program is to attempt to reduce violent incidents or accidents involving firearms by removing unwanted weapons safely from the community. By offering a no-questions-asked approach, the Sheriff's Office aims to create a comfortable environment for the firearm surrenders.Residents seeking additional information about the event can refer to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office Facebook page or contact their office directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours, and interested participants are encouraged to arrive early due to the limited supply of gift cards.

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