You can help make the community safer by taking part in the next Firearms and Weapons Amnesty.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is offering individuals and businesses residing or operating in Halton the chance to surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons and/or ammunition without the worry of being charged for having them.
“This Amnesty enables everyone to play a role in helping make our community safer,” says Superintendent Al Albano. “By removing unwanted or unregistered firearms and weapons from locations such as homes and businesses, the chance of them falling into the hands of criminals and being used in violent crimes is eliminated.”
In addition to traditional firearms, any weapon that may pose a threat to public safety can also be surrendered under this Amnesty. These items include:
- Imitation firearms and air guns
- Switchblades
- Butterfly knives
- Pepper spray
- Nunchakus (Nunchucks)
- Shurikens (Throwing Stars)
- Push daggers
- Knife combs
- Crossbows
- Spiked wristbands
- Batons
- Blowguns
Additional information about prohibited weapons, including images of key items to assist in identification, is available here.
Those interested in surrendering firearms, weapons and/or ammunition as part of this Amnesty can click here to complete the online appointment request form. Appointments will be available starting Thursday, June 1st.
Members of the public can also contact HRPS’ Property and Evidence Management Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 5319 or via email to amnesty@haltonpolice.ca (Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.).
Important reminders:
- DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPONS OR FIREARMS TO A POLICE STATION.
- DO NOT TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR WEAPONS IN YOUR VEHICLE.
- DO NOT GREET OFFICERS AT THE DOOR WITH FIREARMS/WEAPONS.
Officers assigned to retrieve the weapon(s) will provide police identification and will require a signature for destruction.
This Amnesty is not associated with any government buyback program.
