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Name: Hollywood Police Department Hosts Gun Buyback Saturday
Start: 2023-06-24
Location: Hollywood, FL

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Sanford, FL Past

Sanford Police to Host Gun Buyback on August 1

Aug 01, 2024 Thu

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8 AM to 3 PM

The Sanford Police Department is organizing a gun buyback designed to remove unwanted firearms from circulation throughout the community. This initiative will provide residents with a secure method to dispose of stolen, lost, or unwanted guns.Event DetailsDate: Thursday, August 1Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until gift cards are depleted)Location: Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd.Compensation: $50 Target gift card for each firearm turned inProcedure: Drive-through format with firearms unloaded and placed in vehicle trunkEligibility: Open to anyone with firearms to surrenderExclusions: Airsoft and BB guns not acceptedParticipation ProcessThe police department has designed a straightforward participation process to ensure safety and efficiency. Participants should drive through the civic center with their unloaded firearms secured in the trunk of their vehicle.Officers will approach each vehicle, allowing participants to remain behind the wheel throughout the exchange. The department emphasizes their "no questions asked" policy regarding the origins of surrendered firearms.Community Safety InitiativesThis buyback program represents one component of broader efforts to enhance community safety in Sanford. In addition to the buyback event, the department offers free gun locks to Sanford residents who need them for safe firearm storage, subject to supply availability.The initiative provides an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted weapons in a controlled environment with trained professionals handling the firearms.For more information about this event, residents can contact the Sanford Police Department directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

Gainesville, FL Past

Gainesville Police Department to Host Gun Buyback on June 8

Jun 08, 2024 Sat

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10 AM to 1 PM

The Gainesville Police Department will hold a gun buyback on June 8, Saturday. The initiative will allow residents to anonymously turn in unwanted firearms in exchange for gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 8, 2024Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Antioch Holiness ChurchTerms of Exchange:Gift cards in $100 increments based on firearm typeUp to $300 in gift cards per firearmTotal of $6,000 in gift cards distributedEligibility:Anonymous participation with no questions askedLimit of two firearms per vehicleSafety ProceduresParticipants are asked to follow specific safety protocols:Ensure all firearms are unloadedPlace weapons in containers in the trunk of their vehicleTurn on hazard lights upon arrivalRefrain from handling firearms during the exchangeFollowing collection, police will inventory all weapons. Stolen firearms are identified and returned to rightful owners when possible, while remaining weapons are destroyed by a third-party company.Program ContextGPD Public Information Officer Brandon Hatzel emphasized the program's preventative benefits: "Unwanted firearms that are not wanted by their owner anymore, this gives the community members an option to turn those guns in as opposed to having them sit in their closet or be used in a crime if their house were ever broken into or their car was broken into."Related to this, city officials are also implementing a new strategy called Impact GNV to address gun violence comprehensively. This program aims to connect residents with city and community resources, improve access to mental health and social services, and analyze gun violence data.Residents seeking more information can contact the Gainesville Police Department directly.

Pompano Beach, FL Past

Broward Sheriff Hosts Gun Buyback in Pompano Beach

Sep 02, 2023 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

The Broward Sheriff's Office Pompano Beach District has partnered with the City of Pompano Beach to organize a September 2 gun buyback event aimed at removing unwanted firearms from community circulation.The initiative represents a collaborative effort between law enforcement and local government to enhance public safety through voluntary weapon surrender programs.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 2Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: McNair Park, 951 N.W. 27 Avenue, Pompano BeachTerms of Exchange: Gift cards up to $150 based on firearm type - Small caliber pistols/rifles: $25, Revolvers/semi-automatic pistols: $75, Semi-automatic pistols (.45 caliber and above): $100, Shotguns/long rifles: $100, Assault-type rifles: $150Eligibility: Anyone interested in surrendering firearms, no questions askedContext and ImpactThe Broward Sheriff's Office organized this gun buyback to help with removal of unwanted and unsecured firearms from residential areas to prevent potential theft or misuse.The drive-through format was designed to facilitate safe and anonymous participation. Both traditional firearms and non-traditional weapons such as airsoft or pellet guns will be accepted for destruction through the program.This gun buyback event will provide community members with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms while incentivizing participation through monetary compensation.Participants are required to follow specific safety protocols, including bringing unloaded firearms in secure containers placed in vehicle trunks with cylinders or actions open. All weapons collected through the event will be scheduled for destruction to ensure permanent removal from circulation.For information about future gun buyback events, residents can contact the Broward Sheriff's Office directly. The program will be on a no-questions-asked basis during the designated hours.

Hollywood, FL Past

Hollywood Police Department Hosts Gun Buyback Saturday

Jun 24, 2023 Sat

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9 AM to 2 PM

The Hollywood Police Department will host a gun buyback event this Saturday, June 24, 2023. The event will provide residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms in exchange for Publix gift cards.The initiative offers a no-questions-asked approach to firearm surrender, requiring no identification from participants.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 24, 2023Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Hollywood Police Department, 3250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021Terms of Exchange:Up to $100 for shotguns and antique firearmsUp to $150 for handguns and riflesUp to $250 for semi-automatic riflesPayment in Publix gift cardsEligibility: All residents, no ID requiredRequirements: Firearms must be unloaded and placed in vehicle trunk for removalRestrictions: Only firearms accepted; no other weapons or ammunitionPartnership: Crime Stoppers collaborationSafety ProtocolsParticipants must ensure all firearms are unloaded before arriving at the event. The Hollywood Police Department requires that weapons remain in vehicle trunks for safe removal by law enforcement personnel.The department will not accept ammunition or other types of weapons during this event. Only firearms meeting the specified categories qualify for the gift card exchange program.Community ImpactThe anonymous nature of the event removes barriers that might prevent residents from disposing of unwanted firearms. By eliminating identification requirements and legal questioning, the program encourages voluntary participation in community safety efforts.For more information about this event, residents can contact the Hollywood Police Department directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

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