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Name: Archdiocese of Baltimore Gun Buyback Set for August 10
Start: 2024-08-10
Location: Baltimore, MD

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Past Events in Maryland

Baltimore, MD Past

Baltimore Archdiocese to Host 3rd Annual Gun Buyback in August

Aug 09, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing to host its third annual gun buyback event in partnership with Baltimore Police on August 9, 2025.Event DetailsDate: August 9, 2025Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick AvenueTerms of Exchange: Compensation TBAEligibility: Open to community members with firearms to surrenderContext and ImpactFather Mike Murphy from Our Lady of Victory, who has deep personal connections to Southwest Baltimore, emphasizes the program's role in creating a culture of peace within the community. Over the past two years, the Archdiocese's gun buyback events have removed more than 600 firearms from Baltimore streets.The Catholic community has raised over $100,000 during this period to fund both the buyback initiatives and support families affected by homicide through the Archdiocese's Grief Ministry.While organizers acknowledge that gun buybacks alone do not solve violent crime, they believe these events contribute to community safety. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis during designated hours and provides residents with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms.For more information about this event, community members can contact the Archdiocese of Baltimore directly.

New Carrollton, MD Past

New Carrollton Hosts March 9 Gun Buyback & Safety Event

Mar 09, 2025 Sun

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10 AM to 1 PM

The City of New Carrollton is organizing a March 9 gun buyback and safety awareness initiative for community members to safely dispose of unwanted firearms while learning about responsible gun ownership.This event aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in homes and provide education on proper gun storage and handling practices.Event DetailsDate: Sunday, March 9, 2025Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MDTerms of Exchange:$150 gift card for each assault rifle$100 gift card for each pistol or shotgun$75 gift card for each rifleEligibility: Open to all community members; no-questions-asked policyAdditional Offerings:Free gun locks (available while supplies last)Free gun safety resourcesExpert-led workshops and demonstrations on proper firearm storage and safety practicesContextBy providing both a buyback option and educational resources, the initiative takes a multi-pronged approach to reducing potential risks associated with unwanted or improperly stored firearms.The no-questions-asked policy also ensures that individuals can participate without concerns about identification or firearm registration status.Community ImpactThis initiative aims to offer a safe means of gun disposal and education to residents about responsible gun ownership.For more information about this event, residents can contact the City of New Carrollton directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours, particularly for gun locks and other supplies that are available in limited quantities.

Rockville, MD Past

Rockville Holds 3rd Annual Gun Buyback

Aug 17, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 1 PM

The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), in partnership with the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office, will conduct their third annual gun buyback event on August 17, 2024.This initiative provides community members with a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted firearms, ostensibly to support public safety efforts in the area.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 17, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Location: RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road, RockvilleTerms of Exchange:$100 VISA gift card for functioning handguns, rifles, and shotguns$200 VISA gift card for functioning assault-style weapons and privately manufactured firearms ("ghost guns")Non-functioning firearms and ammunition accepted without compensationParticipation Guidelines:No identification requiredNo questions askedParticipants required to remain in vehiclesFirearms must be unloaded and transported in vehicle trunksWalk-ups not permittedProgram ProcessAll collected firearms will be inventoried and scheduled for destruction within 48 hours of the event.This year's collection continues a program with two preceding events. Those previous buybacks collected approximately 300 firearms.Program GoalsThe gun buyback program aims to enhance community safety by reducing the number of unwanted firearms that could potentially be used in crimes, suicides, domestic violence incidents, or accidental discharges.The initiative comes less than two weeks after a shooting near Montgomery College's Rockville campus on August 2 that resulted in one injury and a campus lockdown.The event also followed a recent federal appeals court decision upholding Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons. Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy noted this connection, encouraging those with assault weapons to surrender them in light of the court's ruling that the ban does not violate Second Amendment rights.

Baltimore, MD Past

Archdiocese of Baltimore Gun Buyback Set for August 10

Aug 10, 2024 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will conduct a gun buyback program on August 10, aimed at reducing the number of firearms in the community.The initiative represents the second such event organized by the Archdiocese and, according to organizers, represents an attempt at addressing gun violence and promoting public safety throughout Baltimore.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 10, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Edmondson Village West Side High SchoolTerms of Exchange:$100 for handguns$200 for rifles and semi-automatic weaponsCash provided in envelopes upon surrenderEligibility: Open to all community members, anonymous participation with no identification requiredContext and ProcessThe event builds upon the Archdiocese's first citywide gun buyback program, which collected 362 weapons. The inaugural event saw significant community participation, with vehicles lined up around the block before the official start time.The current event will implement a drive-through system allowing participants to remain in their vehicles for safety and anonymity. Law enforcement officers will retrieve weapons directly from vehicle trunks before providing cash compensation.This structured approach ensures both safety and participant privacy, with no threat of arrest for surrendering firearms.Community Impact"Every gun that is turned in brings with it the potential to save a life," Archbishop William E. Lori stated in a news release. The program aims to reduce the risk of firearms being used in crimes.Excess funds not used for purchasing weapons will be directed to support families of homicide victims, further extending the initiative's community benefit."This event is about building a coalition for peace and channeling hope to the community," explained Reverend Michael Murphy, pastor of St. Joseph's Monastery Parish and founding member of Health by Southwest.While acknowledging that gun buybacks alone cannot solve violence, members of the Archdiocese emphasized that removing unwanted firearms from homes reduces potential risks and aligns with the Catholic Church's belief in the sanctity of human life.

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