Burbank PD News Release: Anonymous Gun Buyback Event Results

Burbank, CA (December 12, 2022) – On December 10, 2022, the Burbank Police Department held an Anonymous Gun Buyback Event in the rear parking lot of the Police/Fire Headquarters, which resulted in the recovery of 58 weapons.

The drive-through event provided City of Burbank residents with an opportunity to anonymously relinquish their unwanted guns without having to show any identification and with “no questions asked” in exchange for gift cards.  The goal of the event was to reduce the availability of unwanted firearms in the community by providing an opportunity for the safe and anonymous disposal of guns. 

Participants received a $100 pre-paid gift card to Walmart for each handgun, rifle, or shotgun, and a $200 gift card for each assault weapon, as classified in the State of California. 

The event yielded the following:

    Handguns – 29
    Rifles – 17
    Shotguns – 11
    Assault Weapons – 1  

    Total: 58

All weapons collected were verified to determine if they have been reported as lost or stolen, and if applicable, will be returned to their legal owners.  All other firearms will be destroyed in compliance with California state law.

The Burbank Police Department would like to thank all who attended for making this a successful event. 

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to: Sergeant Brent Fekety (818) 238-3240 or [email protected]