Advisory
Mission Station is hosting a Gun Buy Back on Sat, May 13th from 8 AM to 1 PM. 11165 Sepulveda Bl. Mission Hills.
Trade guns for a $100 Target Gift Card.
Some rifles qualify for a $200 Target Gift Card.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED
PLEASE Transport guns UNLOADED in car trunk.
What is the Gun Buyback initiative?
The citywide gun buyback marks the beginning of the City of Los Angeles summer violence reduction strategy. The initiative will reward the voluntary surrender of firearms, while engaging our communities towards a common goal of reducing gun violence.
Where are the locations?
There are 2 locations within the City of Los Angeles (See attached flyer).
What are the times?
The Gun Buyback will take place on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM
What is the amount per gun?
Up to $100.00 gift card for hand guns, shotguns, & rifles.
Up to $200.00 gift card for Assault weapons
(As classified in the State of California).
Will Police be taking pictures of participants and writing down license plate numbers?
NO
The Gun Buyback is not a sting. It is an anonymous process in which individuals can surrender their weapons, no questions asked. Law enforcement officials will not be taking pictures of participants, nor will they be logging license plate numbers or running ballistic tests on the guns that are turned in.
Will you conduct ballistic testing on the weapons?
NO
Ballistic testing will not be conducted on firearms that are surrendered during the Gun Buyback.
Is there a limit to how many firearms I can turn in?
NO
However, we reserve the right to limit the number of gift cards an individual can receive regardless of the amount of firearms the individual has surrendered.
What happens if I decide to turn in a gun at the buyback, then I decide I want to keep it?
Once a firearm is surrendered at the Gun Buyback it becomes property of the Los Angeles Police Department. At which time the firearm will not be returned.
What happens if you run out of gift cards?
The quantities of gift cards are limited and are subject to availability.
Will you check for lost or stolen status of the weapons? If so, will you return to owner?
YES
All weapons will be checked for lost and/or stolen status. Every effort will be made to return lost and/or stolen firearms to their rightful owners.
What will happen to the weapons once they are collected?
All weapons will be checked for lost or stolen status, and if applicable will be returned to their rightful owners. All other firearms will be prepared for destruction by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Can I turn in the gun for someone else?
YES
The Gun Buyback is completely anonymous and no questions will be asked.
Where can I get information on gang Intervention and prevention Services?
You may contact the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development for more information on gang intervention and gang prevention programs throughout the City of Los Angeles. The number is 213-473-7796.
Who can I contact if I have a gun that I want to turn in after the event?
In the event you are not able to attend the Gun Buyback event you may contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-LAPD 247.
However, the Gun Buy Back Program is the only way to receive a gift card for the firearm.
Can residents from outside the City turn in their weapons?
YES
Although the event is specifically geared for residents of the City of Los Angeles, residency will not be asked upon surrendering of firearms.
For additional information please call 1-877-LAPD-247
Mission Station is hosting a Gun Buy Back on Sat, May 13th from 8 AM to 1 PM. 11165 Sepulveda Bl. Mission Hills. 
GUN BUY BACK
Trade guns for a $100 Target Gift Card.
Some rifles qualify for a $200 Target Gift Card.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED
PLEASE Transport guns UNLOADED in car trunk.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Buy Back
What is the Gun Buyback initiative?
The citywide gun buyback marks the beginning of the City of Los Angeles summer violence reduction strategy. The initiative will reward the voluntary surrender of firearms, while engaging our communities towards a common goal of reducing gun violence.
Where are the locations?
There are 2 locations within the City of Los Angeles (See attached flyer).
What are the times?
The Gun Buyback will take place on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM
What is the amount per gun?
Up to $100.00 gift card for hand guns, shotguns, & rifles.
Up to $200.00 gift card for Assault weapons
(As classified in the State of California).
Will Police be taking pictures of participants and writing down license plate numbers?
NO
The Gun Buyback is not a sting. It is an anonymous process in which individuals can surrender their weapons, no questions asked. Law enforcement officials will not be taking pictures of participants, nor will they be logging license plate numbers or running ballistic tests on the guns that are turned in.
Will you conduct ballistic testing on the weapons?
NO
Ballistic testing will not be conducted on firearms that are surrendered during the Gun Buyback.
Is there a limit to how many firearms I can turn in?
NO
However, we reserve the right to limit the number of gift cards an individual can receive regardless of the amount of firearms the individual has surrendered.
What happens if I decide to turn in a gun at the buyback, then I decide I want to keep it?
Once a firearm is surrendered at the Gun Buyback it becomes property of the Los Angeles Police Department. At which time the firearm will not be returned.
What happens if you run out of gift cards?
The quantities of gift cards are limited and are subject to availability.
Will you check for lost or stolen status of the weapons? If so, will you return to owner?
YES
All weapons will be checked for lost and/or stolen status. Every effort will be made to return lost and/or stolen firearms to their rightful owners.
What will happen to the weapons once they are collected?
All weapons will be checked for lost or stolen status, and if applicable will be returned to their rightful owners. All other firearms will be prepared for destruction by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Can I turn in the gun for someone else?
YES
The Gun Buyback is completely anonymous and no questions will be asked.
Where can I get information on gang Intervention and prevention Services?
You may contact the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development for more information on gang intervention and gang prevention programs throughout the City of Los Angeles. The number is 213-473-7796.
Who can I contact if I have a gun that I want to turn in after the event?
In the event you are not able to attend the Gun Buyback event you may contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-LAPD 247.
However, the Gun Buy Back Program is the only way to receive a gift card for the firearm.
Can residents from outside the City turn in their weapons?
YES
Although the event is specifically geared for residents of the City of Los Angeles, residency will not be asked upon surrendering of firearms.
For additional information please call 1-877-LAPD-247
Address/Location
LAPD - Operations Valley Bureau
7870 Nollan Pl
Los Angeles, CA 91402
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-644-8080