City will return lawfully possessed firearms that came into possession of the New Orleans Police Department during the Hurricane Katrina period, August 29, 2005, to December 31, 2005.

What:	Those who may have had a firearm turned into the New Orleans Police during the Hurricane Katrina and aftermath period, August 29 to December 31, 2005, may apply for its return.
Who:	New Orleans Police Department
When:	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Office hours, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:	1116 Magnolia Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
How:	Complete this Firearm Release Form and submit in person to the New Orleans Police Department.

Firearm Release Form Directions/FAQ

• This form only applies to firearms that came into the custody of the New Orleans Department during the period of Hurricane Katrina from August 29, 2005 to December 31, 2005.
• There is no guarantee that we have your firearm!
• IT ONLY APPLIES TO FIREARMS THAT WERE LAWFULLY POSSESSED.
• IF IT CAME INTO CUSTODY AS THE RESULT OF AN ARREST OR MUNICIPAL CITATION, OR IF IT IS EVIDENCE, THE FIREARM REQUIRES A COURT ORDER BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.
• The form must be submitted with all fields completed in order to identify the proper firearm.
• IF UNKNOWN OR NOT APPLICABLE, LEAVE THE FIELD BLANK.
• The Form should be submitted in person to the New Orleans Police Department.
• The Claimant is the firearm owner and the person who fills out the form.
• Once NOPD receives the completed form which sets forth the specific identifying characteristics, a search for the firearm will be conducted.
• If the search is successful, the Claimant will be asked to personally examine and verify ownership.
• Only the Claimant may come in and inspect the firearm.
• Proper identification, such as a driver's license or state ID, will be required at the inspection.
• The Claimant's name will be run through a background check to determine if the Claimant is legally able to possess a firearm.
• If it is determined that a particular firearm is in fact Claimant's, the Claimant will be required to sign the Affidavit part at the bottom of the form at the Evidence Room.
• The Claimant will also be required to complete a Release and Hold Harmless Agreement, agreeing to indemnify the City should a dispute arise as to the ownership of a firearm returned under these procedures.
• This Release and Hold Harmless form must be signed in front of a Notary Public.
• Once this release is returned by the Claimant to the Evidence Room, the firearm will be released to the Claimant.
• Children should not be brought to the Evidence Room.

If there are any questions, please contact Sgt Robert Blanchard at (504) 658-5550. 

Note: This is only for lawfully possessed firearms for the applicable period, and does not apply to any firearm that is being held as evidence in a case or investigation. 

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