Redmond Police Host Firearm Exchange Event

 

Redmond Police Department to Host Firearm Exchange Event on September 20

REDMOND, WA - The Redmond Police Department is hosting its second free and voluntary firearm exchange event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Redmond Police Department North Lot, located at 8707 160th Ave. NE, Redmond. This initiative offers Redmond residents, Redmond Ridge community members, and City of Redmond employees a safe way to turn in unwanted firearms in exchange for gift cards. Proof of residency is required. 

Participants must ensure all firearms are unloaded, with the safety on, and stored in the trunk or rear area of the vehicle, out of reach of passengers. When possible, firearms should be placed in a gun case or box to allow for safe examination by officers. No ammunition will be accepted at the event. Firearms collected during the exchange will be safely and permanently destroyed. 

Gift card values offered in exchange for firearms are as follows:

• $0 – Replicas, toy guns, BB-guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns
• $100 – Muzzleloaders, antiques, shotguns, rifles (non-assault style)
• $200 – Handguns (pistols and revolvers)
• $300 – AR-style rifles, AK-style rifles, and automatic rifles

“This event is about giving our community members a safe and anonymous way to remove unwanted firearms from their homes. Whether someone no longer needs a firearm, inherited one, or simply wants to reduce the risk of theft or misuse, this is an opportunity to do so responsibly,” said Police Chief Darrell Lowe. “Our goal is to enhance community safety by preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands.” 

For information about the event, visit redmond.gov/FirearmExchange2025.