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St. Albans, NY Past

Queens Gun Buyback Event Returns to St. Albans This Saturday

Jan 31, 2026 Sat

10 AM to 4 PM

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York Attorney General Letitia James are partnering with the NYPD to host a gun buyback event in southeast Queens. The program offers community members a safe, anonymous way to surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for compensation.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 31Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 202-03 Hollis Ave., St. AlbansTerms of Exchange:$500 bank card for operable handguns or assault rifles$200 bank card for operable ghost guns or 3D-printed guns$75 bank card for operable rifles or shotguns$25 bank card for air guns, non-operable handguns, and imitation pistolsEligibility: Open to all members of the public. Guns owned by active or retired law enforcement officers or licensed gun dealers will not be accepted.Payment Limits: Maximum of two ghost guns or three firearms per personProcess: 100% anonymous with no questions asked. Cash card payment provided on-site after inspection confirms the weapon is operable.Transportation and Safety GuidelinesAll firearms must be placed in a plastic or paper bag for transport. Individuals transporting weapons by vehicle must store them in the trunk during transit.Context and ImpactThis marks the 12th gun buyback program hosted by District Attorney Katz. Through these community events, a total of 617 firearms have been recovered to date, demonstrating ongoing efforts to reduce the number of weapons in circulation.Similar programs across the region provide residents with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The initiative represents continued collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies focused on community safety.For more information about the program, residents can call 311. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

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Newburgh, NY Past

Newburgh Gun Buyback Program Set for This Saturday

Jan 24, 2026 Sat

11 AM to 4 PM

Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is partnering with the City of Newburgh Police Department to host a Gun Buyback Program this Saturday as part of ongoing community safety efforts. The initiative aims to reduce the number of firearms on the streets through a voluntary exchange program.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 25, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington Street, NewburghTerms of Exchange:Assault Weapons - $400 each (no limit)Handguns - $300 each (limit 5 per person)Rifles and Shotguns - $200 each (limit 2 per person)Antique and Non-working Firearms - $50 each (limit 2 per person)Eligibility: Open to all community members. Active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers are not eligible to participate.Transportation Requirements:All firearms must be unloaded and placed in a plastic or paper bagIf transported in a vehicle, guns must be unloaded and stored in the trunkProgram Conditions: This is an amnesty program—no questions will be asked and no identification is required.Context and Impact"There are too many guns on the streets," Jacobson stated. "Gun buybacks are one way I can partner with law enforcement to get guns off the streets and make our communities safer."The program provides community members with a safe and anonymous method to dispose of unwanted firearms. For more information about this event, residents can contact Assembly member Jacobson's office at 845-763-7011.

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New Orleans, LA Past

New Orleans Gun Buyback Offers Gaming Prizes, STEM Funding

Dec 20, 2025 Sat

12 PM to 4 PM

The City of New Orleans is hosting a combined gun buyback program and video game tournament designed to remove firearms from the community while supporting local schools and youth engagement.Event DetailsDate: 12/20/2025Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Milne Recreation Center, New OrleansTerms of Exchange: Firearms exchanged for gaming prizes including PlayStation 5 consoles, virtual reality sets, and Nintendo Switch systems (prize tier based on firearm type)Eligibility: Open to all participants; schools with five or more tournament participants eligible for STEM fundingResults: Event scheduled (results pending)Prize StructureThe program features a tiered reward system based on the type of firearm surrendered. Top-tier rewards include PlayStation 5 gaming consoles, with mid-level prizes consisting of virtual reality sets and Nintendo Switch systems.Tournament participants compete individually and represent their schools in the gaming competition. The overall tournament champion receives a PlayStation 5 console as the grand prize.School STEM Program BenefitsEducational institutions benefit directly from student participation in the event. Schools that have five or more students participate in the tournament receive $250 for their STEM programs.The school with the most successful tournament performance receives an enhanced award of $500 for STEM initiatives. This dual-purpose structure aims to incentivize youth involvement while providing educational resources.Context and ImpactThe initiative combines community safety objectives with youth engagement and educational funding. By offering popular gaming technology as exchange items, organizers aim to appeal to younger demographics while removing unwanted firearms from circulation.The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours. For additional information about the program, residents can contact the organizing authorities or the Milne Recreation Center directly.

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Burbank, CA Past

Burbank PD Hosts Gun Buyback on Dec 20

Dec 20, 2025 Sat

9 AM to 12 PM

The Burbank Police Department will conduct an Anonymous Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, December 20, 2025, providing City of Burbank residents with a safe and confidential method to dispose of unwanted firearms.The initiative aims to reduce the availability of unwanted weapons in the community while ensuring proper verification and lawful handling of all collected firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 20, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: Rear parking lot of Police/Fire Headquarters, 200 North Third Street, Burbank (accessible from Palm Avenue)Terms of Exchange: $100 gift card per handgun, rifle, or shotgun; $200 gift card per assault weapon (as classified under California law). No gift cards for incomplete firearms or gun parts, though these items will be accepted for destruction.Eligibility: City of Burbank residents only. Participants must be 18 years or older. Drive-through event only—no walk-ups permitted.Results: Event pending.Important GuidelinesParticipants must adhere to specific safety requirements when attending the event. Firearms must be unloaded with clips or magazines removed and transported in the trunk or rear cargo area, out of reach of all occupants.Attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times during the drop-off process. Military ordnance, explosives, and ammunition will not be accepted at this event.Distribution and Verification ProcessThe Burbank Police Department reserves the right to limit the number of gift cards distributed per participant, regardless of the number of firearms surrendered. Gift cards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.All collected weapons will be verified to determine whether they have been reported lost or stolen. Firearms identified as such will be returned to their lawful owners, while all remaining firearms will be destroyed in accordance with California state law.Context and ImpactSimilar programs across the country provide communities with safe disposal options for unwanted firearms. The anonymous nature of this event allows residents to participate without showing identification and with no questions asked, removing barriers that might otherwise prevent individuals from disposing of weapons they no longer want.The Burbank Police Department continues to prioritize community safety through proactive initiatives. For questions regarding this event, residents can contact Lieutenant Brent Fekety at (818) 238-3231 or BFekety@burbankca.gov.

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