Kirkland, Wash. — The City of Kirkland’s police department will operate a safe, anonymous firearm turn‑in event on Saturday, May 17, the city announced on its May 15 podcast.

Deputy City Manager and podcast host Jim Lopez said the event, called “guns for gift cards,” will be held at the Kirkland Justice Center and requires no registration. Lopez said residents should bring proof of Kirkland residency to receive a Visa gift card in exchange for an unwanted firearm.

On the podcast, hosts framed the event as part of observances for National Police Week and described it as a way to reduce gun violence and make homes safer. The podcast did not specify gift card amounts, operational hours, or whether the program accepts certain types of weapons; listeners were directed to the city’s website or the police department for full event details.

The podcast segment presented the program as an anonymous, voluntary option for residents to dispose of unwanted firearms; no policy changes, ordinances or enforcement actions were announced during the segment.