February 25, 2023
9am – 12pm (9-10am for Mukilteo residents only)
Mukilteo Police Department (10500 47th Pl W)
The Mukilteo Police Department is hosting a “Gun Buyback” event. 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.
EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday February 25th, 2023 – Mukilteo Police Department 10500 47th Pl W
9am – 10am for Mukilteo Residents (proof of Mukilteo Residency required to participate in the first hour)
10am – 12pm Open to all. NOTE: The event may end earlier than noon if gift card supply runs out.
No registration is required; however, proof of Mukilteo residency is required to participate in the first hour of the event. Police staff will review utility bills or identification cards to confirm residency. Participant identity is otherwise anonymous, and staff will not log any identifying information. Proof of residency is not needed from 10am-12pm. 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:
- $100 for Handguns
- $100 for Centerfire Rifles/ Pump action or Semi-automatic Shotguns
- $50.00 for Rimfire Rifles
- $50.00 for Single Shot Shotguns
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.
The Mukilteo Gun Buyback is part of our ongoing effort to reduce gun violence and unwanted firearms in our community.
Recap of the previous Gun Buyback Event
The Mukilteo Police Department hosted a “Gun Buyback” event on December 10th, 2022. Participants exchanged unwanted firearms for gift cards. This program was part of Mukilteo PD’s ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence and unwanted firearms in our community.
The Mukilteo Gun Buyback was approved by Mukilteo City Council as part of the annual budget. The program aimed 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.
Below is a recap of the event:
41 Total Firearms were turned in
6 Semi-Automatic Pistols
5 Revolvers
15 Shotguns
15 Rifles
1 Pellet rifle (taken as a courtesy, no gift card given)
$2,850 in gift cards were distributed.
Firearms were accepted anonymously. Anyone can still voluntarily turn in firearms during regular office hours at the police station (though, a gift card will not be given in exchange).
If you have any questions about any of our Gun Safety Programs, please email: scholarship@mukilteowa.gov
