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Name: Worcester to Host Annual "Guns 2 Gardens" Buyback on Dec. 14
Start: 2024-12-14
Location: Worcester, MA

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Worcester County to Hold Guns 2 Gardens Buyback

Dec 13, 2025 Sat

Central Massachusetts residents can exchange unwanted firearms for gift cards this Saturday as part of the 24th annual Guns 2 Gardens buyback program.The initiative transforms surrendered weapons into garden tools while providing a safe disposal option for the community.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 13, 2025Time and Locations:Charlton Police Department: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMFitchburg Police Department: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMMilford Police Department: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMNorthborough Police Department: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWorcester Police Department: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCity Welding & Fabrication, 10 Ararat Street, Worcester: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMTerms of Exchange:$25 gift card for replica guns$50 gift card for rifles$100 gift card for pistols$150 gift card for automatic or semiautomatic weaponsNon-operable guns, ammunition, and firearm accessories accepted (no gift cards issued)Free gun locks available, even without firearm surrenderEligibility: Open to all Worcester County residents; participation is anonymous with no gun registration requiredConditions: Firearms must be unloaded and wrapped or contained in a bag during transport; amnesty granted during eventPast Results: Since 2002, close to 4,500 guns have been collected through this programContext and ImpactThe program is sponsored by UMass Memorial Health, the Office of the Worcester County District Attorney, the Worcester Police Department, and the Worcester Department of Public Health.Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, medical director for the City of Worcester and pediatric surgeon at UMass Memorial Medical Center, founded the Worcester program in 2002 after organizing a similar initiative in Pittsburgh in 1994.All firearms surrendered will be destroyed the same day at City Welding and Sheet Fabrication. Blacksmiths, metalworkers, and carpenters at Guns 2 Gardens transform the weapons into garden tools, which are donated to community gardeners and organizations like Youth Growing Organics in Worcester.Worcester Deputy Police Chief Ed McGinn noted that the voluntary program grants amnesty to those turning in guns without proper licenses or documentation.For more information about the event, residents can contact the Worcester Police Department or visit the Guns 2 Gardens website and Facebook page.

West Springfield, MA Past

West Springfield Hosts Gun Buyback on May 25, 2025

May 20, 2025 Tue

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8 AM to 10 AM

The Hampden County District Attorney's Office and Baystate Health are partnering to host a gun buyback event in West Springfield this weekend, May 25.This initiative provides residents with a safe opportunity to turn in unwanted firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 25, 2025Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMLocation: West Springfield Town HallTerms of Exchange:$50 Big Y gift card for each handgun, rifle, or shotgunTwo $50 Big Y gift cards for each assault weaponEligibility: Open to anyone looking to safely dispose of unwanted firearms, no questions askedRequired ProcedureParticipants are required to transport unloaded firearms in bags placed in the trunk of their vehicles. Ammunition will also be accepted but must be placed in separate bags.No identification is required, and all firearms will be accepted anonymously without questions. All surrendered firearms will be safely destroyed at a later date.Context and ImpactHampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni emphasized that improperly stored or unwanted firearms can lead to accidental discharges or misuse if they fall into the wrong hands.Previous buyback events in the area have resulted in as many as 100 guns being turned in. The program aims to remove unwanted firearms from homes where they might pose risks."If we can provide that service of a safe way to dispose of those unwanted firearms, so nothing bad happens with them, we consider that an important aspect of what we do overall to make sure people are safe," noted District Attorney Gulluni.For additional information about the gun buyback event, residents can contact the Hampden District Attorney's Office. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours on Saturday morning.

West Springfield, MA Past

West Springfield Gun Buyback Set for May 17

May 19, 2025 Mon

The Hampden County District Attorney's Office has scheduled its annual gun buyback for Saturday, May 17.The initiative will take place at the J. Edward Christian Municipal Office Building in West Springfield.Key DetailsDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025Location: J. Edward Christian Municipal Office Building, West SpringfieldCompensation: $50 gift cards for handguns/rifles/shotguns; $100 for assault weaponsPartners: Hampden District Attorney's Office, Baystate Health, West Springfield Police DepartmentTerms of Exchange: Big Y grocery store gift cards for firearms and ammunitionEligibility: All community residents, anonymous participationDisposal Method: All collected firearms will be destroyedEvent Type: Annual initiative as part of ongoing violence prevention strategyGun Destruction Procedure and ImpactAll collected firearms will be destroyed to prevent theft, misuse, or accidents. District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni emphasized the public safety benefits of the anonymous collection program."Each gun turned in represents a potentially life-saving decision," Gulluni stated. "Whether it's a firearm that a family no longer feels safe keeping, or one that's simply no longer wanted, removing these weapons from homes and our streets helps prevent tragedies before they happen."Partnership and Community SupportThe event represents a continued collaboration between multiple organizations. The Hampden District Attorney's Office partnered with Baystate Health and the West Springfield Police Department to host the initiative.Organizers designed the program to provide a secure, judgment-free opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted weapons. The anonymous nature of the event allows community members to participate without legal concerns or questioning.Incentive StructureParticipants will receive Big Y grocery store gift cards in exchange for surrendered items. The compensation structure offers $50 for handguns, rifles, or shotguns, and $100 for assault weapons.Ammunition collections also qualify for compensation through the gift card program.Annual Initiative ContextThe West Springfield event continues the District Attorney's Office's regular gun buyback programming. These annual collections aim to reduce the number of firearms in circulation while providing community members with safe disposal options.By offering financial incentives and anonymous participation, the program removes barriers that might prevent responsible firearm disposal.

Worcester, MA Past

Worcester to Host Annual "Guns 2 Gardens" Buyback on Dec. 14

Dec 14, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 1 PM

Worcester residents will have an opportunity to turn in unwanted firearms in exchange for grocery gift cards during the annual "Guns 2 Gardens" buyback event scheduled for Saturday, December 14.The initiative, which has collected more than 4,000 guns since its inception in 2002, aims to reduce the public health risks associated with unsecured weapons in homes.Program DetailsThe collected firearms will undergo a transformation at City Welding & Fabrication on Ararat Street, where they will be repurposed into gardening tools. Dr. Michael Hirsh provided details about the process during a press conference held in downtown Worcester on Thursday."In the last three years, the statistics have shown that firearm fatality is the number one cause of death for people between the ages of 0 and 34," added Hirsh, citing data shared by UMass Memorial Health. The organization also reported that the overall gun death rate in Massachusetts increased by 18% in 2022 compared to 2013.Key DetailsDate: Saturday, December 14, 2024Location: Multiple sites including City Welding & Fabrication on Ararat StreetCompensation:$50 gift card for each rifle$100 gift card for each pistol$150 gift card for each automatic or semi-automatic weaponEligibility: Worcester County residentsAdditional Items Accepted: Non-operable guns, ammunition, and firearm accessories (no gift cards issued for these items)Requirements: All firearms must be unloaded and wrapped or contained in a bagProgram History: More than 4,000 guns collected since 2002Special Provisions: Anonymity ensured, no names asked; amnesty granted during event with no gun registration requiredPartners and SponsorsThe buyback program represents a collaborative effort among multiple organizations including the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, UMass Memorial Medical Center, the City of Worcester, the Worcester Police Department, and the Worcester Department of Public Health.Organizers emphasize the public health perspective of the initiative, noting that "an unsecured weapon in the home is a public health danger."

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