Halton Regional Police Service

Site: Halton Region - Mobile Service

Service: Firearms and Weapons Amnesty Program

Record #: OAK0280
Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2026

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

DO NOT transport any Amnesty items to District Stations or Headquarters

Contact Information

Office Phone

Non-emergency 905-825-4777

TTY Phone 1-800-990-8199
Crisis Phone Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1
Fax 905-825-9416
E-Mail info@haltonpolice.ca
Website https://www.haltonpolice.ca/services/weapons-amnesty-program/
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Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides the public with a safe way to surrender unwanted or potentially prohibited firearms, weapons, ammunition, or explosives while educating residents about items that may be illegal in Canada.

  • accepts unwanted firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives, imitation firearms, replicas, air‑soft guns, and pellet guns
  • helps individuals who may unknowingly possess prohibited or illegal items dispose of them safely
  • ensures no criminal charges for items surrendered under Amnesty guidelines
  • aims to reduce illegally owned or unwanted weapons to prevent theft, misuse, and criminal access
  • not associated with any government firearms buyback program
  • items must not be transported to police stations or headquarters
Hours

Administration Mon-Sun 8 am-4 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility
  • Individuals with unwanted firearms, weapons, ammunition, replicas, or explosives
  • Legally owned or registered firearms may only be surrendered by the registered owner or authorized representative (executor, power of attorney)
Application
  • complete the online form to request a pickup, HRPS will call within three business days to schedule a date and time
  • a plain‑clothed officer in an unmarked vehicle retrieves the surrendered items at the arranged appointment
Languages English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Mailing Address c/o Property Evidence Management Unit 
Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters 
2485 North Service Rd W 
Oakville, ON L6M 3H8
Physical Access Not Applicable - mobile service

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Firearm Buyback/Exchange Programs

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