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Name: Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Holds 2nd Gun Buyback
Start: 2024-09-21
Location: Montgomery, AL

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Montgomery, AL Past

CrimeStoppers Hosts Gun Buyback in Montgomery Sept. 20

Sep 20, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

CrimeStoppers will host a community gun buyback event in Montgomery on September 20, providing residents with a safe and anonymous way to surrender unwanted firearms.The initiative offers monetary compensation for functioning weapons while ensuring their proper destruction.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 20Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Montgomery City of Refuge Church, 3820 Woodley RoadTerms of Exchange:Rifles or shotguns: $50Functioning handguns: $100Assault-style/semi-automatic rifles: $200Eligibility: Open to anyone wishing to surrender firearmsAdditional Items Accepted: BB guns, air rifles, non-functioning firearms, and knives (no compensation provided)Context and ImpactAll firearms collected during the event will be destroyed to ensure they cannot re-enter circulation. This gun buyback program represents CrimeStoppers' ongoing commitment to removing unwanted guns from the community.The event operates on a no-questions-asked basis, allowing participants to surrender weapons anonymously.

Montgomery, AL Past

Montgomery, AL to Host Gun Buyback on July 26

Jul 26, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

CrimeStoppers is working in partnership with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department to host a Gun Buyback event on July 26, 2025.The initiative provides residents with a safe opportunity to surrender unwanted firearms while receiving compensation.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, July 26Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church, MontgomeryTerms of Exchange:$50 for a rifle or shotgun$100 for a functioning handgun$200 for an assault style or semi-automatic rifleEligibility: Open to all residentsSpecial Guidelines: Firearms must be unloaded and stored in vehicle trunk; all weapons accepted without questionContext and ImpactCrimeStoppers has coordinated several similar initiatives before in the state. All surrendered weapons will be destroyed following the event.Organizations providing valuable community services such as summer programs, mentoring, or counseling can participate by setting up informational tables during the event.For organizations interested in participating, contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-7867. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that large quantities of firearms (10 or more) may require delayed payment processing due to logistical considerations.

Birmingham, AL Past

Community Honors Dr. King's Legacy and Combats Gun Violence

Jan 18, 2025 Sat

People gathered to support ways to reduce gun violence and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Saturday event in Birmingham.The Community Affairs Committee (CAC) organized both a gun buyback event and a community walk at New Hope Baptist Church on Cleburne Avenue.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 18Location: New Hope Baptist Church, Cleburne Avenue, BirminghamOrganizers: Community Affairs CommitteeActivities: Gun buyback and community walkSpecial Guests: Jefferson County Sheriff Mark PettwayEligibility: Open to community members with unwanted firearmsContextMembers of the committee emphasized that the purpose of the walk was to implement a safety initiative supporting people in reducing gun violence, not impede gun ownership rights. The event's timing coincided with efforts to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of nonviolence and community service.Community ImpactThe dual focus on violence reduction and commemorating Dr. King's legacy reflects the Birmingham CAC's commitment to addressing public safety while honoring civil rights history. Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's attendance also demonstrated local law enforcement support for the community-led initiative.

Montgomery, AL Past

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Holds 2nd Gun Buyback

Sep 21, 2024 Sat

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10 AM to 12 PM

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers held its second gun buyback event of 2024, conducted in partnership with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department.The initiative provided community members with a safe and anonymous opportunity to surrender unwanted firearms to the authorities in exchange for compensation.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 21, 2024Location: True Divine Baptist Church, 4601 Troy Highway, MontgomeryDuration: Started at 10:00 AMTotal Funds Allocated: $8,000Cash Payments:$200 for assault rifles and semi-automatic rifles$100 for functioning handguns$50 for rifles and shotgunsNo compensation for non-functioning firearms, BB guns, or knives (though these items were accepted)ContextTony Garrett, Executive Director of CrimeStoppers, explained that these buyback initiatives serve multiple purposes: "The purpose of the gun buyback event is to provide a safe and anonymous way for community members to turn in firearms they no longer need or want."Previous participants have included widows left with firearms after a spouse's passing, individuals who received guns without proper training, and parents concerned about keeping weapons away from children.Community ImpactThis event follows CrimeStoppers' previous buyback in June 2024, where 94 firearms were collected within the first three hours. The anonymous, no-questions-asked approach encourages broad participation without concerns about identification or firearm registration status.The event also featured additional community services, with LifeSouth Community Blood Center providing a Blood Mobile onsite for attendees interested in donating blood.For those unable to attend this buyback, CrimeStoppers has indicated that additional events will be scheduled in the future.Residents interested in future gun buyback opportunities can monitor Central Alabama CrimeStoppers' announcements for upcoming dates.

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