The Washington State Patrol will host a bump stock buyback program in Vancouver starting Sunday.
The events will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday at WSP’s office, 11018 N.E. 51st Circle, according to a Thursday news release. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Thursday to create $150,000 in funding for the program ahead of the national ban that takes effect March 26.
The bill signed Thursday allows state residents to turn in bump stocks, operable or inoperable, and receive a $150 voucher per device, according to the news release. Residents can also turn in the devices to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms or other law enforcement agencies and obtain a written receipt for a voucher. The receipt must then be taken to a WSP office during a buyback event.
Once vouchers are processed, a check will be mailed, according to the news release. Vouchers will be served on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be handed out after and if funding for the program is exhausted.
