Queens Gun Buyback Event Returns to St. Albans This Saturday
Jan 31, 2026 Sat
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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.