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Name: Mukilteo Hosts 4th Annual Gun Buyback
Start: 2025-02-22
Location: Mukilteo, WA

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Upcoming Gun Buyback Events in Washington

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.

Shoreline, WA Upcoming

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.

Past Events in Washington

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.

Redmond, WA Past

Redmond Police Launches Spring Gun Buyback in April

Apr 18, 2025 Fri

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Redmond Police Department announced its upcoming voluntary gun buyback program designed to provide residents with a safe method for disposing of unwanted firearms.This community safety initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted guns in circulation while offering monetary incentives to participants.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, April 18, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Location: Redmond Police Department North Lot, 8707 160th Ave. NETerms of Exchange: Gift cards provided based on firearm typeEligibility: Open to all community members with unwanted firearmsResults: Event scheduled for future dateCompensation StructureThe program offers varying compensation levels based on firearm classification:$300: AR-style rifles, AK-style rifles, and automatic rifles$200: Handguns including pistols and revolvers$100: Muzzleloaders, antique firearms, shotguns, and non-assault style rifles$0: Replicas, toy guns, BB guns, pellet guns, and airsoft gunsSafety RequirementsParticipants must adhere to specific safety protocols during the exchange. All firearms must be unloaded with safety mechanisms engaged and transported in vehicle trunks when possible.The department recommends using gun cases or boxes for additional security during transport.Note that ammunition will not be accepted as part of the buyback program.Context and ImpactPolice Chief Darrell Lowe emphasized the program's primary objective of providing secure firearm disposal options.Similar programs across the country aim to provide a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The Redmond Police Department continues this community engagement initiative as part of their broader public safety strategy.For more information about this event, residents can contact the Redmond Police Department directly or visit redmond.gov. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

Mercer Island, WA Past

Mercer Island Launches Its First-Ever Gun Buyback Program

Mar 29, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) is set to host the city's first-ever anonymous and voluntary gun buyback event this month, following approval from the City Council.This public safety initiative will provide residents with a safe and incentivized method to dispose of unwanted firearms in their homes.Event DetailsDate: March 29Time: 9 a.m. to noonLocation: City Hall Campus, 9611 SE 36th St.Terms of Exchange:$25 for non-working firearms and pellet guns$100 for bolt-action rifles and shotguns$200 for handguns$250 for assault-style riflesGift cards are limited and subject to availabilityEligibility: Participants must show proof of Mercer Island residency (identification card, utility bill, or other paperwork)Safety Requirements: Firearms must be unloaded and transported in the vehicle trunk; participants should remain in their vehicles unless directed otherwise by staffContextThe program was prompted and approved by the Mercer Island City Council, with Councilmember Craig Reynolds serving as a strong advocate for the initiative.This decision follows a history of Mercer Island residents contacting the police department about safely disposing of unwanted firearms and ammunition. Prior to this formal event, the department has typically collected two to three firearms monthly for destruction when requested by residents.Community ImpactMercer Island joins other Washington cities in implementing gun buyback programs, notably following Kirkland's "Guns for Gift Cards" program. Since launching five years ago, Kirkland police have collected more than 272 firearms and distributed over $33,550 in gift cards. Following the Mercer Island event, certified firearms specialists will catalog and destroy all collected weapons without recording any identifiable information from participants.Reynolds and Islander Gwen Loosmore have also testified on gun-violence prevention bills in the state Legislature, with Loosmore serving as the legislative advocate for Washington State PTA and leading the Moms Demand Action group for Mercer Island/Bellevue.According to Reynolds, "More than 120 people a day die from gunshot wounds in the United States, and firearms are the second leading cause of death for Americans below the age of 20." He added, "Every gun we take off the streets and destroy is a gun that will not be used to kill someone," and reminded residents that MIPD provides free gun locks to help secure weapons that remain in homes.

Mukilteo, WA Past

Mukilteo Hosts 4th Annual Gun Buyback

Feb 22, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Mukilteo Police Department held its fourth annual gun buyback and raffle event on Saturday, February 22. The event was fully funded by the Attorney General's Office via a grant.County residents had the opportunity to turn in unwanted firearms during the three-hour event at the Mukilteo Police Department headquarters.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 22Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: Mukilteo Police Department (10500 47th Place W)Terms of Exchange: Attendees got gift cards for unloaded firearms. The gift card amounts were as follows:$50 for single-shot shotguns, rimfire rifles, and other firearms not listed below$100 for non-semiautomatic centerfire rifles, semi-automatic shotguns, and pump shotguns$150 for handguns$250 for semi-automatic centerfire riflesRaffle entry: Everyone who turned in a handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle also got a raffle ticket per qualifying gun.Raffle prize: $500 Visa gift cardEligibility: Open to community members with unwanted firearms (specific restrictions may apply)ContextThis event represented the continuation of a program that has been running annually in Mukilteo for the past three years. The previous buyback in 2024 collected 40 firearms.Community ImpactSimilar programs across the country aim to provide a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The Mukilteo Police Department continues this annual tradition as part of their community engagement and public safety initiatives.For more information about this event, residents can visit the Mukilteo Police Department directly. The event operated on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

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