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The Redmond Police Department will hold a firearm exchange event on September 20, offering gift cards for unwanted firearms. Residents must ensure firearms are unloaded and stored safely in vehicles, as no ammunition will be accepted. The initiative aims to enhance community safety by preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
The Redmond Police Department will host a firearm exchange event on September 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its North Lot, allowing residents to turn in unwanted firearms for gift cards. Gift card values range from $0 for replicas and toy guns to $300 for AR-style and automatic rifles. Participants must ensure firearms are unloaded and stored safely in their vehicles, as ammunition will not be accepted. Police Chief Darrell Lowe stated that the initiative provides a safe and anonymous opportunity for community members to responsibly dispose of firearms. The program seeks to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands, thereby enhancing community safety. Firearms collected during the event will be safely and permanently destroyed. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address firearm safety in the community. To learn more, residents can visit redmond.gov/FirearmExchange2025.