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Jan. 23, 2020

Contact: Public Information Office, (512) 974-5017

Austin Police Department Gun Surrender Program The Austin Police Department is providing a no questions asked gun surrender service where citizens can safely surrender unwanted firearms and ammunition.



The first event will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 3-8 p.m. at the Robert T. Martinez, Central East Substation, 812 Springdale Rd.







Below are instructions for the event: Do not walk into the substation with a visible gun or ammunition

Unload the gun

Put the gun and ammunition in separate bags

Bring unwanted gun(s) and ammunition to 812 Springdale Road on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Leave the gun or ammunition in the car (trunk or back seat) or bagged (if on foot)

Tell an officer you are there to turn in a gun and they will safely retrieve it Future Events: April 28, 2020

July 28, 2020

October 27, 2020

January 26, 2021 Learn more about the program here.