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Name: Bellevue PD to Host Gun Buyback Event May 31
Start: 2025-05-30
Location: Bellevue, WA

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Shoreline, WA Past

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.

Shoreline, WA Past

Gun Buyback Set for September 6 at Shoreline College

Sep 06, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

King County and Seattle officials are hosting a gun buy-back event. The event is designed to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in the community and also aligns with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 6, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133Terms of Exchange:$25 for antique firearms, junk guns, inoperable firearms, receivers/frames, and bump-fire stocks.$50 for muzzle-loading firearms manufactured after 1941.$100 for rifles, shotguns, .22LR weapons, and revolvers.$200 for pistols.$300 for AR-15s, AK-47s, and machine guns.Gift cards will not be provided for toy guns, BB/pellet guns, homemade firearms, non-firing replicas, ammunition, or firearm accessories.Eligibility: The event is open to all King County residents.Process: The event will operate as a drive-thru. Participants will remain in their vehicles for the entire process. Firearms must be unloaded and placed in the trunk before arrival.Context and ImpactThe gun buy-back program was created through legislation co-authored by Councilmember Rod Dembowski and Councilmember Girmay Zahilay. The program has previously resulted in the voluntary removal of over 1,000 firearms from circulation. This initiative also seeks to address suicide prevention.The King County Sheriff's Office and Public Health – Seattle & King County are hosting the event to provide a safe and anonymous way for individuals to surrender unwanted firearms. Law enforcement officers will remove the weapons from vehicles and issue gift cards to the driver.Participants will not be asked to provide identification, and no personal information will be collected. Once collected, firearms will be destroyed in accordance with state law, though antiques and relics may be sent out of state. Organizers stated that multiple people may bring firearms in one vehicle, but only the driver will receive gift cards.

Federal Way, WA Past

Federal Way Police to Host Gun Buyback Aug 16

Aug 16, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 5 PM

The Federal Way Police Department will conduct a gun buyback event on August 16, 2025 at the City Hall parking lot in Federal Way.Event DetailsDate: August 16, 2025Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: City Hall parking lot, 33325 Eighth Ave. S., Federal WayTerms of Exchange: Cash compensation varying by firearm type ($25-$300)Eligibility: Open to all community members, no questions askedCompensation StructureThe department offered tiered cash payments based on firearm categories. The compensation structure was designed to incentivize participation across different types of weapons.$25: Antique or junk firearms$50: Muzzle-loading firearms (pre-WWII)$100: Rifles, shotguns, or revolvers$200: Pistols$300: AR-15s, AK-47s, or similar riflesFunding and Legal FrameworkThe event was funded through a grant from the Washington State Attorney General's Office specifically designated for reducing gun crimes. The funding originated from a $3 million settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns and owner Mohammed Baghai for violating state law regarding high-capacity magazine sales.Washington State RCW 9.41.113 (4) (e) exempts police departments from background check requirements when collecting firearms in official capacity. RCW 9.41.098 mandates that police departments destroy firearms collected during buyback events.Context and ImpactThe gun buyback program aims to enhance community safety by reducing the number of unsecured, unwanted firearms in circulation.Participants at the event were able to leave firearms in vehicle trunks and receive cash compensation without identification requirements.The department plans to use remaining grant funds to purchase additional gun safes for community distribution, pending Attorney General approval. A previous gun safe giveaway event was held on June 7, 2025, also using funds from the same state grant.

Bellevue, WA Past

Bellevue PD to Host Gun Buyback Event May 31

May 30, 2025 Fri

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11 AM to 2 PM

The Bellevue Police Department will host a gun buyback event on May 31, 2025 to promote provide residents with an opportunity to anonymously surrender unwanted firearms.The initiative offers gift card incentives while maintaining participant anonymity throughout the exchange process.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: 11201 NE 33rd Place, Bellevue, WA 98004Terms of Exchange:$300 for AR-15/AK-47 style firearms$200 for handguns$100 for rifles/shotguns$25 for antique firearms, junk guns, inoperable firearms, receivers/frames only$0 for toy guns, BB/pellet guns, homemade firearms, altered/illegal firearms, accessoriesEligibility: Open to Bellevue and King County residents with proof of residencyLimitations: Maximum 10 firearms eligible for gift cards per participant; additional firearms accepted without compensationExchange GuidelinesParticipants must provide proof of residency in either Bellevue or King County, with the option to cover their names when presenting documentation. The event maintains complete anonymity with no participant name recording or background checks conducted.Ghost guns and privately made firearms are limited to one exchange per resident. Ammunition and firearm cases will not be accepted during the event.Safety ProtocolsHandling or exchanging firearms on event premises is strictly prohibited among attendees. Officers will enforce Washington's firearm transfer laws and may require non-compliant individuals to leave the premises.Any refusal to comply with safety directives or behavior that interferes with event operations may result in arrest. Patrol officers will remain on standby to ensure the event proceeds safely and smoothly.Context and ImpactThe gun buyback event is funded through a grant from the Washington State Attorney General's Office, demonstrating state-level support for local community safety initiatives.All surrendered firearms will be processed according to Washington State Code 9.41.098, which outlines mandatory procedures for law enforcement handling of confiscated or forfeited weapons. Private firearm transactions between individuals at the event location are prohibited under state law.The anonymous exchange program provides community members of all ages with an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated three-hour window.

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