Gun Buyback Event

The City of Raleigh, in collaboration with the Raleigh Police Department (RPD), will hold a Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Peace Baptist Church.

To ensure the safety of everyone:

• All participants must arrive and remain in a motor vehicle throughout the process. We cannot accept individuals who walk up to the event, cyclists, or motorcycle operators.
• All participants and occupants of the vehicle must be 18 years or older.
• Firearms should be unloaded in a case, box, bag, or secured with a gun lock.
• All firearms must be in the vehicle's trunk, truck bed, or rear cargo area.
• Firearms must not be within the driver or occupants' reach.
• Raleigh Police will secure and remove each firearm from the vehicle.

All participants should approach the event area from Raleigh Boulevard and follow the signs and instructions. Raleigh Police will be present to regulate the traffic flow for this event.