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Name: Connecticut Hosts 3rd Annual Statewide Gun Buyback and Safe Giveaway
Start: 2023-10-28
Location: Hartford, CT

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None, CT Past

Connecticut Statewide Gun Buyback Returns November 1

Nov 01, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 1 PM

The 5th Annual Keep Kids Safe Connecticut Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway Day will take place Saturday, November 1, at multiple locations across the state. The event is organized by the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation and offers residents an opportunity to anonymously exchange operable firearms for gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, November 1, 2025Participating Locations (Gun Buyback):Danbury Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Guilford Police Department: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Hartford Public Works: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Meriden Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Newtown Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Norwalk Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Stamford Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Waterbury PD Training Center: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Terms of Exchange:$200: Assault weapons (per CT summary of gun laws, to be determined by police; no newly sawed-off shotguns)$100: Pistols and revolvers (handguns)$50: Rifles and shotguns$25: Single and double shot (Derringer-style) handguns and any type of black powder gunsTransportation Requirements: All firearms must be transported in the trunk of the vehicle.Eligibility: Open to all residents. The event is 100% anonymous with no ID required and no gun shop owners permitted.Ineligible Items: Non-working guns, black-powder weapons, flare guns, ghost guns, pellet/BB guns, and ammunition/magazine clips are not eligible for gift cards but may be turned in.Important Note: Gift cards will be exchanged for operable guns while supplies last.Free Gun Safe DistributionIndividuals with valid pistol permits can obtain a limited supply of free pin code gun safes at the following locations on November 1:Cheshire Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.CT Violence Intervention Program in New Haven: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.New Britain Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.New London Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Plainfield Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Trumbull EMS: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Waterford Police Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Eligibility for Gun Safes: Valid pistol permit required. Safes available while supplies last.Context and ImpactThis marks the fifth consecutive year of the Keep Kids Safe initiative, which combines gun buyback opportunities with free gun safe distribution. The program aims to provide residents with safe disposal options for unwanted firearms while promoting responsible gun storage practices.The statewide event operates on a first-come, first-served basis during designated hours at each location. For more information about this event, residents can contact their local participating police department or visit the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation website.

Guilford, CT Past

Guilford Police Collect Nearly 100 Firearms in Community Buyback

Oct 06, 2024 Sun

The Guilford Police Department conducted a gun buyback and safe firearm storage event on Saturday, October 5, resulting in the collection of nearly 100 firearms.The event, organized in collaboration with the Ethan Miller Song Foundation, was part of the statewide Keep Kids Safe CT initiative aimed at promoting responsible gun ownership and safety.Event DetailsDate: Saturday (recently concluded)Location: Guilford Police DepartmentResults:41 handguns collected56 rifles/shotguns collected (including 5 assault-type weapons)Several BB/pellet guns turned inAssorted ammunition surrenderedMore than 75 gun safes distributedTerms of Exchange:$25 gift card for single/double shot derringer type weapons$50 gift card for rifles/shotguns$100 gift card for handguns$200 gift card for assault weaponsEligibility: Open to citizens with unwanted firearmsProgram ObjectivesThe primary goal of the buyback program was to provide a convenient way for residents to turn in unwanted firearms while simultaneously promoting safe gun storage practices.By offering free gun safes and locking mechanisms, the initiative encouraged citizens to adopt responsible storage options for their firearms.Ongoing AvailabilityThe Guilford Police Department reminded residents that they can turn in unwanted guns to the department at any time, not just during special events.This continuous service provides community members with a year-round option for safely disposing of firearms they no longer wish to keep.As part of the broader Keep Kids Safe CT initiative, this program also reflects statewide efforts to reduce gun-related accidents and incidents.

None, CT Past

Connecticut's 4th Annual Statewide Gun Buyback Set for October 5

Oct 05, 2024 Sat

Connecticut will host its 4th Annual #KeepKidsSafe Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway on Saturday, October 5, 2024.The initiative, coordinated by the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation in partnership with multiple police departments, provides residents a secure and anonymous method to dispose of unwanted firearms while promoting safe storage practices for legal gun owners.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 5, 2024Time: Varies by location (most locations 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Gun Buyback Locations:Guilford Police Department, 400 Church St. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Hartford Police Department, 50 Jennings Road (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Meriden Police Department, 30 Butler St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Newtown Police Department, 191 South Main St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Norwalk Police Department, 1 Monroe St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Stamford Police Department, 725 Bedford St. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)Waterbury Police Training Center, 240 Bank St. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Gun Safe Giveaway Locations:Bridgeport Police Department, 300 Congress St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Cheshire Police Department, 500 Highland Ave. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Danbury Police Department, 375 Main St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Easton Police Department, 700 Morehouse Road (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)New Haven Police Department, 230 Ashmun St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)New London Police Department, 5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Middletown Police Department, 222 Main St. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Plainfield Police Department, 210 Norwich Road (9 a.m. to noon)Terms of Exchange:$200 gift card for assault weapons$100 gift card for pistols and revolvers$50 gift card for rifles and shotguns$25 gift card for single- and double-shot handgunsNon-working guns, ammunition, BB guns, and pellet guns may be turned in but are not eligible for gift cardsEligibility: Open to all residents, no identification required, completely anonymousAdditional Information:Firearms must be unloaded and safely stored in a bag or boxGuns must be transported in the trunk of the carFree PIN code gun safes available on a first-come, first-served basis for legal gun ownersProgram History and SpreadSince its inception, the statewide gun buyback program has collected over 1,178 firearms and distributed more than 828 gun safes to permit-holding gun owners.Last year alone, 79 gun safes were given away at the Hartford event, with many attendees arriving not to surrender firearms but to learn about proper gun storage options."We've been hosting gun buybacks in the city of Hartford for about 15 years, but we've always kind of been alone on an island with it, so we're really happy that it's come to this statewide level," said Sgt. Christopher Mastroianni of the Hartford Police Department.Safety AdvocacyThe event is supported by a coalition of anti-violence groups, public health officials, and law enforcement agencies. Dr. David Shapiro, chief medical officer and trauma surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, emphasized that the initiative is not anti-gun but rather focused on safety."As a trauma surgeon, as someone who is an advocate at a hospital and as someone who has worked strongly against gun-related injuries in the last 16 years of my career, the most important message here today is to keep our kids and family safe," Shapiro said. "Keep them safe by storing firearms properly and turning them in if you don't want them."Personal TestimonyThe program has strong support from families affected by gun violence. Kristen Song, who lost her 15-year-old son Ethan in 2018 after he accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun at a friend's house, has been a vocal advocate for gun safety. Through the Ethan Miller Song Foundation, she continues to highlight the urgency of safe gun storage."I am a broken mother," she said. "My family has been shattered. This is my reality every day and every night, to think all this pain and suffering could have been prevented in seconds."Song's advocacy led to the passage of Ethan's Law in 2019, which requires gun owners to store their weapons in secure storage or safety devices.In 2023, Connecticut strengthened these protections with House Bill 6667, which carries harsher penalties for those who fail to store firearms safely.Community ImpactAccording to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, "When homes have guns that are not safely stored, there's a 50% higher chance of someone in that household being hurt." The distribution of over 350 biometric gun safes during this year's event aims to address this risk.Police departments across the state view the buyback program as an essential community service."We feel it's important to give people a process and a method to dispose of unwanted firearms," said Mastroianni.Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo echoed this sentiment, stating, "This gun buyback is a vital step in promoting safety and preventing gun violence in our city."For more information about the event, residents can visit NewtownActionAllianceFoundation.org or contact their local police department directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours at each location.

Hartford, CT Past

Connecticut Hosts 3rd Annual Statewide Gun Buyback and Safe Giveaway

Oct 28, 2023 Sat

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9 AM to 3 PM

Connecticut residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms while receiving monetary compensation during the 3rd Annual #KeepKidsSafe Connecticut Statewide Gun Buyback & Gun Safe Giveaway Day.The event will be held on Saturday, October 28 and will operate across eight police departments throughout the state. It will offer gift cards in exchange for surrendered weapons and distribute gun safes to promote secure firearm storage.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 28, 2023Locations and Times:Guilford Police Department (400 Church St) - 10am to 1pmHartford Police Department (50 Jennings Rd) - 10am to 3pmMeriden Police Department (30 Butler St) - 10am to 1pmMiddletown Police Department (7735 Main St) - 10am to 1pmNewtown Police Department (191 S Main St) - 10am to 1pmNorwalk Police Department (1 Monroe St) - 10am to 1pmStamford Police Department (725 Bedford St) - 10am to 2pmWaterbury Police Department Training Center (240 Bank St) - 9am to 1pmCompensation Rates:$200 for assault weapons$100 for pistols and revolvers$50 for rifles and shotguns$25 for single and double shot handguns and any type of black powdered gunsAdditional Offering: Gun safes will be distributed to promote secure storageContext and ImpactThis marks the third consecutive year for the statewide buyback program. It serves multiple public safety objectives by providing residents with a secure, no-questions-asked method to dispose of unwanted firearms.The distribution of gun safes complements the buyback component by encouraging responsible firearm storage among those who choose to maintain ownership. Safe storage practices are widely recognized as an effective measure for preventing unauthorized access and reducing impulsive use during moments of crisis.The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours at each participating police department.The multi-location approach ensures accessibility across diverse regions of Connecticut, from urban centers to suburban communities.

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