Gun Buyback This Month For Walnut Creek Residents

WALNUT CREEK, CA — If you have guns around your home that you want to get rid of, here's a way to get some extra money before the holidays.

The Walnut Creek, Concord and Clayton police departments will host a “community gun buyback event” at the Concord Pavilion later this month. You must be a resident of one of those cities to participate. You must show an ID with your current address or a utility bill to prove residency.

The police departments are handing out gift cards rather than cash. Here's what you will receive:

• $200 in gift cards for an assault weapon
• $100 in gift cards for handguns
• $50 in gift cards for rifles or shotguns

There's a limit of $1000 for each person.

The Gun Buyback will be held at the Concord Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 16. The address of the Concord Pavilion is 2000 Kirker Pass Rd.

All of the guns collected will be destroyed.

Gun Buyback Rules:

• Transport all firearms to the Concord Pavilion unloaded
• Keep all firearms stored in the trunk or locked container during transportation and arrival
• DO NOT remove the firearm from the vehicle
• Please remain inside of you vehicle during the actual surrendering process
• You must be in a vehicle - no walk-ups