ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Police Department is partnering with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence and other local organizations to host a gun buyback event later this week.
The safe‑surrender event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at APD’s University Substation.
Officials say anyone can voluntarily surrender a firearm without providing identifying information. Firearms must be unloaded and in working condition, and participants are asked to keep weapons secured in the trunk of their vehicle upon arrival.
Compensation for surrendered firearms will be provided by New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence and varies by weapon type. In addition to cash compensation, organizers say free tickets to upcoming New Mexico United and Albuquerque Isotopes games will also be distributed.
According to organizers, compensation amounts are set as follows:
- Assault‑style weapons: $250
- Semi‑automatic rifles and handguns: $200
- Rifles and shotguns: $100
APD says officers will not record personal information from participants during the event.
