Two Yolo County law enforcement agencies are working in tandem to hold a gun buyback event this month. The Anonymous Gun Buyback Program hosted by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Davis Police Department is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 in Davis

This program is intended to prevent gun violence and dispose of unwanted firearms safely. Anyone can anonymously turn over unwanted firearms and receive gift cards for turning in working/operational firearms only. Nonworking firearms will be accepted without the gift card option. No questions will be asked regarding gun ownership or where they came from.

“Every firearm turned in equates to one less gun that could be used in a violent or accidental incident. Our priority is the safety of the community, and we are pleased to have the funding and support from our law enforcement partners to offer an event that ensures proper disposal of unwanted firearms,” Yolo County Sheriff Tom A. Lopez said.

This is a drive-up event only where the occupants remain in their vehicle. Firearms should be unloaded and in the trunk of your vehicle. No walk-ups will be allowed for safety purposes, and all attendees asre asked to please follow the directions of staff. Boxed ammo will be accepted, but explosives will not.

The gift cards for the buyback program are limited on a first-come basis. Gift cards will be broken down into the below increments per firearm:

$50 per handgun

$100 per long gun/ or privately manufactured firearm (ghost gun)

Firearms must be fully functional to receive gift cards. Non-functional firearms will also be accepted but will not be eligible for gift cards.

For further information, please call (530)668-5280 or email yolocountysheriffs@yolocounty.org.