{"id":6134,"date":"2018-05-03T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T19:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/?page_id=6134"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:34:53","slug":"weapons-auctions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/weapons-auctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Weapons Auctions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mainContent has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- Begin Main Content Block -->\n\n\n\n<p>The weapons auction for April 27, 2026 will be conducted in a virtual bid format. The closing for bid submission will be April 27, 2026 at midnight EST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The April 2026 auction list is available by <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/April-2026-Firearm-List-1.pdf\">clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a video depicting the auction items is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Confiscated Weapons Sale will be in an online format until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bidding format will remain the same as it has since October 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/April-2026-Bidder-Notice.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for more information and transaction conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"mainContent\">\n\n\n\n<p>The Law Enforcement Protection Program has been in effect since 1998. The proceeds from these sales of confiscated firearms have been instrumental in equipping Kentucky law enforcement personnel with personal body armor and other equipment which enabled officers to better serve the citizens of Kentucky. In 2008, the Kentucky General Assembly made the Kentucky State Police the administrator of the forfeited gun sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Main Content Block -->\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Main Content Block -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KSP Gun Auction Items - April 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8SiIQaKyEvs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Main Content Block -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- Begin Sidebar Block -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mayes.Brandy.admin_.branch.manager.supply.SJ1_3780-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mayes.Brandy.admin_.branch.manager.supply.SJ1_3780-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mayes.Brandy.admin_.branch.manager.supply.SJ1_3780-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mayes.Brandy.admin_.branch.manager.supply.SJ1_3780-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mayes.Brandy.admin_.branch.manager.supply.SJ1_3780.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BRANDY MAYES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Administrative Branch Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(502) 782-2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kentucky State Police<br>Supply Branch<br>94 Airport Road<br>Frankfort, KY 40601<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Sidebar Block -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mainContent has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<!-- Begin Main Content Block -->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In an effort to improve customer service and streamline the payment process, the following change has been implemented: Cash will no longer be accepted. Preferred methods of payment include cashier\u2019s check, money order, certified check or personal check with bank letter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DOC078.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to see the letter from Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/application_for_sale-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to download the Application to register for Confiscated Weapons Sale<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Firearms-App-for-participation_4-29-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to download the Auction Registration &amp; Participation Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Commanders-Letter-for-Gun-Auction-8-4-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to see payment information letter from the Supply Branch Commander<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- End Main Content Block -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The weapons auction for April 27, 2026 will be conducted in a virtual bid format. The closing for bid submission will be April 27, 2026 at midnight EST. The April 2026 auction list is available by clicking here. Additionally, a video depicting the auction items is below. 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