How do I claim a firearm held by Richmond Police?

Call the Property & Evidence Unit at (804) 646-6727 and provide proof of ownership or a detailed description, then visit 1451 Commerce Rd during business hours.

What proof is acceptable to reclaim a weapon?

Acceptable proof includes a bill of sale, a federal firearms registration form, or the ability to describe the weapon in detail.

When will unclaimed firearms be destroyed?

They are scheduled for destruction after May 10, 2026 if not claimed beforehand.

May 8, 2026 Public Notice: 1451 Commerce Rd, Richmond, VA

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed or owner-unknown firearms after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Claimants must provide proof of ownership or detailed descriptions and contact the Property & Evidence Unit before that date to prevent destruction.

May 10, 2026OtherRichmond

Richmond Police Property & Evidence has unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) that will be destroyed after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Owners must provide proof of ownership or detailed description to retrieve a weapon before that date.

May 10, 2026OtherRichmond

The Richmond Police Property & Evidence Unit will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless rightful owners present proof of ownership or can describe the weapon. Claimants must contact the unit at 1451 Commerce Rd or (804) 646-6727 during business hours.

May 10, 2026OtherRichmond

The Richmond Police Department will destroy assorted unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless an owner provides proof of ownership or can describe the weapon. Claimants must contact the Property & Evidence Unit at 1451 Commerce Rd or (804) 646-6727 weekdays.

May 10, 2026OtherRichmond

Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) after May 10, 2026. Owners may reclaim a weapon before that date by proving ownership or describing the firearm in detail to the Property & Evidence Unit.

May 10, 2026Court NoticeRichmond

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026. Owners may reclaim weapons before that date by providing proof of ownership or detailed description to the Property & Evidence Unit.

May 10, 2026AbandonmentRichmond

The Richmond Police Property & Evidence Unit will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Owners must provide proof or detailed description to reclaim weapons by contacting the unit at the listed address and phone number.

May 10, 2026AbandonmentRichmond

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless rightful owners claim them with proof of ownership. Claimants must provide identification like a bill of sale or federal registration and contact the Property & Evidence Unit by phone or in person.

May 9, 2026Public HearingRichmond

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) after May 10, 2026 unless an owner proves ownership. Claimants must provide proof (bill of sale, federal registration, or detailed description) by that date to prevent destruction.

May 9, 2026OtherRichmond

Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed or owner-unknown firearms after May 10, 2026. Owners who can prove ownership or describe the weapon must contact the Property & Evidence Unit before that date to prevent destruction.

May 9, 2026OtherRichmond

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The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed or owner-unknown firearms after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Claimants must provide proof of ownership or detailed descriptions and contact the Property & Evidence Unit before that date to prevent destruction.

Richmond Police Property & Evidence has unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) that will be destroyed after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Owners must provide proof of ownership or detailed description to retrieve a weapon before that date.

The Richmond Police Property & Evidence Unit will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless rightful owners present proof of ownership or can describe the weapon. Claimants must contact the unit at 1451 Commerce Rd or (804) 646-6727 during business hours.

The Richmond Police Department will destroy assorted unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless an owner provides proof of ownership or can describe the weapon. Claimants must contact the Property & Evidence Unit at 1451 Commerce Rd or (804) 646-6727 weekdays.

Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) after May 10, 2026. Owners may reclaim a weapon before that date by proving ownership or describing the firearm in detail to the Property & Evidence Unit.

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026. Owners may reclaim weapons before that date by providing proof of ownership or detailed description to the Property & Evidence Unit.

The Richmond Police Property & Evidence Unit will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless claimed. Owners must provide proof or detailed description to reclaim weapons by contacting the unit at the listed address and phone number.

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms after May 10, 2026 unless rightful owners claim them with proof of ownership. Claimants must provide identification like a bill of sale or federal registration and contact the Property & Evidence Unit by phone or in person.

The Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) after May 10, 2026 unless an owner proves ownership. Claimants must provide proof (bill of sale, federal registration, or detailed description) by that date to prevent destruction.

Richmond Police Department will destroy unclaimed or owner-unknown firearms after May 10, 2026. Owners who can prove ownership or describe the weapon must contact the Property & Evidence Unit before that date to prevent destruction.

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