King County Sheriff’s Office takes in hundreds of firearms during first gun buyback event

BURIEN, Wash. — The King County Sheriff’s Office took in hundreds of weapons on Saturday during its first-ever gun buyback event in Burien.

The KCSO said they received 287 firearms and about 10,000 rounds of ammunition and distributed over $36,000 in gift cards to community members.

“As your Sheriff, I am committed to doing everything I can to reduce gun violence in King County. The Gift Cards for Guns program is an important step in making our communities safer through a simple, voluntary process. I’m proud to support it,” said Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall.

The firearms received were:

• 11 AR-15/AK-47
• 68 Pistols
• 46 Revolvers
• 70 Shotguns
• 75 Rifles (not AR-15)
• 8 Muzzle loading
• 7 Antiques
• 2 Other

The guns will be destroyed at a facility in Spokane.

“Thank you to everyone that participated in the event, and to @KCCouncil for making today happen,” the KCSO said in a tweet.

For anyone that missed the event, the KCSO said that they do accept unwanted guns at their offices but ask that people call ahead.

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King County Sheriff's Office hosts 'Gift Cards for Guns' event The KCSO said they received 287 firearms and about 10,000 rounds of ammunition during Saturday's event in Burien. (KIRO)

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