Public Safety, Rockville Reports

Rockville Gun Buyback Returns Nov. 15

Rockville offers an opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. 

The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, sponsors the event, which allows community members to voluntarily drive up and drop off firearms with no identification needed and no questions asked. 

Community members will receive a $100 gift card for functioning handguns, rifles, shotguns and privately made firearms, and a $200 gift card for functioning assault weapons. 

The buyback is not limited to Rockville residents. Gift card quantities are limited and subject to availability. RCPD will maintain the ultimate determination on the eligible firearms for gift card issuance and reserves the right to limit cards given to an individual, regardless of the number of weapons surrendered. 

This is a drive-up event. No walk-ups. Attendees should transport weapons in their vehicle’s trunk. Ammunition and black powder muzzleloaders will not be accepted. Weapons must be functional. 

Rockville has had great success with three previous buyback events, with about 300 firearms turned in during each. Every gun turned in is one less gun that could be used in a serious crime, suicide or domestic violence incident, or be accidentally discharged by a child. 

Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/gunbuyback.