APD Hosting Safe Surrender Gun Buy Back Event This Saturday

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a Safe Surrender Gun Buyback event this Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the University Substation, 1009 Bradbury SE. Anonymity for individuals who sell their guns is assured, and sellers will receive free tickets to the Isotopes baseball game taking place that same afternoon. Buy-back prices for guns are as follow:

  • $250 for assault weapons
  • $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles
  • $100 for long guns and pistols
  • NO CASH EXCHANGES for 3D and ghost guns

Sellers are asked to bring firearms unloaded and in the trunk of a vehicle, as this is a drive-thru event. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-partners-with-new-mexicans-to-prevent-gun-violence-nm-united-lobo-athletics-and-isotopes-for-gun-buyback-event