February 2, 2024
9am – 12pm
Mukilteo Police Department (10500 47th Pl W)
The Mukilteo Police Department is hosting a third “Gun Buyback” event and Raffle. Gun owners can exchange unwanted firearms for gift cards. This “Gun Buyback” exchange is part of Mukilteo PD’s ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence and unwanted firearms in our community.
This is our third Gun Buyback Event. Our previous event (February 2023) saw 32 total firearms exchanged for a total of $2400.00. Please note we have made changes to this upcoming event.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, February 2nd, 2024 – Mukilteo Police Department 10500 47th Pl W
9 am – 12pm Open to all. NOTE: The event may end earlier than noon if gift card supply runs out.
No registration is required. Participant identity is anonymous, and staff will not log any identifying information. Please note: there are security cameras at the Mukilteo Police Department for public safety.
How to participate in “Gun Buyback”:
Participants are asked to bring unloaded guns they wish to trade in for Visa gift cards by following these instructions:
- Arrive at the Mukilteo Police Department in your vehicle at the lower parking lot between the Mukilteo Police Station and Mukilteo Fire Department Station 25. [Note: Any firearm you are trading in needs to be unloaded and placed in the trunk or backseat of your vehicle, otherwise out of reach]
- Remain in your vehicle and await instruction from Mukilteo PD Staff. A Mukilteo PD Staff member will come out to your vehicle and provide you with further instruction.
Stay in your vehicle when you arrive at the Mukilteo Police Department:
- Gun(s) must be unloaded
- Gun(s) must be in the trunk or backseat of your vehicle, or otherwise out of reach
Gift Cards will be handed out as follows:
- $150 for Handguns
- $150 for Centerfire Rifles or Semi-automatic Shotguns
- $100 for Pump-action Shotguns
- $50 for Rimfire and Bolt-action Rifles
- $50 for Single Shot Shotguns
Anyone who turns in a Handgun or Semi-automatic centerfire rifle will be given a chance to enter a raffle for a $500.00 gift card. Participants will be given one raffle ticket per qualifying firearm. The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of the event. The winner must respond within 24 hours or another ticket will be drawn.
Firearms exchanged through this program that are not stolen or linked to other crimes will be melted down as part of the Mukilteo Police Department’s annual firearm destruction process.
The Mukilteo Gun Buyback was approved by Mukilteo City Council. The program aims to reduce gun violence within the community and to reduce the likelihood of accidental injuries and suicides by firearms by providing residents an opportunity to voluntarily relinquish ownership of unwanted firearms in exchange for pre-paid gift cards.
