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Name: Suffern to Hold Community Gun Buyback on Nov 1
Start: 2025-11-01
Location: Suffern, NY

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Upcoming Gun Buyback Events in New York

Staten Island, NY Today

Staten Island DA Hosts 2026 "Cash for Guns" Buyback Event

Feb 28, 2026 Sat

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10 AM to 4 PM

Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, in partnership with the NYPD, Assemblyman Charles Fall, and Calvary Chapel, will host a no-questions-asked "Cash for Guns" event on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event is part of the ongoing New York City Gun Buyback Program and will be held in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood of Staten Island.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 28, 2026Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Place: Calvary Chapel, 30 Maple Parkway, Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y.Terms of Exchange:Operable handguns and assault rifles: $500 bank cardGhost guns and 3-D printed guns: $200 bank cardRifles and shotguns: $75 bank cardAir guns, non-operational handguns, and imitation pistols: $25 bank cardEligibility: The event is open to any individual wishing to surrender firearms. Participants may turn in any number of guns, though payment is limited to three firearms and two ghost guns per participant.Context and ImpactThe Staten Island Gun Buyback Program has been active since 2016, during which time approximately 1,000 firearms have been surrendered through its events. The most recent event, held in October, collected around 50 firearms — including 25 revolvers, 17 semi-automatic pistols, four rifles, one assault weapon, and three BB guns, according to a spokesman for the DA's office.The program operates on a no-questions-asked basis, with District Attorney McMahon citing concerns about accidental fatalities, suicide risk, and domestic violence as part of the public safety rationale for the initiative.

Past Events in New York

St. Albans, NY Past

Queens Gun Buyback Event Returns to St. Albans This Saturday

Jan 31, 2026 Sat

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10 AM to 4 PM

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York Attorney General Letitia James are partnering with the NYPD to host a gun buyback event in southeast Queens. The program offers community members a safe, anonymous way to surrender unwanted firearms in exchange for compensation.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 31Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 202-03 Hollis Ave., St. AlbansTerms of Exchange:$500 bank card for operable handguns or assault rifles$200 bank card for operable ghost guns or 3D-printed guns$75 bank card for operable rifles or shotguns$25 bank card for air guns, non-operable handguns, and imitation pistolsEligibility: Open to all members of the public. Guns owned by active or retired law enforcement officers or licensed gun dealers will not be accepted.Payment Limits: Maximum of two ghost guns or three firearms per personProcess: 100% anonymous with no questions asked. Cash card payment provided on-site after inspection confirms the weapon is operable.Transportation and Safety GuidelinesAll firearms must be placed in a plastic or paper bag for transport. Individuals transporting weapons by vehicle must store them in the trunk during transit.Context and ImpactThis marks the 12th gun buyback program hosted by District Attorney Katz. Through these community events, a total of 617 firearms have been recovered to date, demonstrating ongoing efforts to reduce the number of weapons in circulation.Similar programs across the region provide residents with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The initiative represents continued collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies focused on community safety.For more information about the program, residents can call 311. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

Newburgh, NY Past

Newburgh Gun Buyback Program Set for This Saturday

Jan 24, 2026 Sat

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11 AM to 4 PM

Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is partnering with the City of Newburgh Police Department to host a Gun Buyback Program this Saturday as part of ongoing community safety efforts. The initiative aims to reduce the number of firearms on the streets through a voluntary exchange program.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 25, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington Street, NewburghTerms of Exchange:Assault Weapons - $400 each (no limit)Handguns - $300 each (limit 5 per person)Rifles and Shotguns - $200 each (limit 2 per person)Antique and Non-working Firearms - $50 each (limit 2 per person)Eligibility: Open to all community members. Active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers are not eligible to participate.Transportation Requirements:All firearms must be unloaded and placed in a plastic or paper bagIf transported in a vehicle, guns must be unloaded and stored in the trunkProgram Conditions: This is an amnesty program—no questions will be asked and no identification is required.Context and Impact"There are too many guns on the streets," Jacobson stated. "Gun buybacks are one way I can partner with law enforcement to get guns off the streets and make our communities safer."The program provides community members with a safe and anonymous method to dispose of unwanted firearms. For more information about this event, residents can contact Assembly member Jacobson's office at 845-763-7011.

Brooklyn, NY Past

Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event Offers $500 and AirPods for Firearms

Dec 06, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 4 PM

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced a Gun Buyback event scheduled for early December. The initiative aims to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety during the holiday season.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 6, 2025Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Place: St. Paul's Community Baptist Church, 859 Hendrix Street, East New York, BrooklynTerms of Exchange:$500 bank card and Apple AirPods for operable handguns and assault rifles (maximum three per person)$200 bank card for ghost guns or 3D printed guns (maximum two per person)$75 bank card for rifles or shotguns$25 bank card for air guns, imitation pistols, or non-operable firearmsFirst 100 participants receive free AirPods donated by the Oyate GroupEligibility: Open to all residents. Active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers are not eligible.Guidelines: No identification required; all transactions are anonymous with no questions asked. Guns should be unloaded and packaged in a paper or plastic bag or box. If transported by vehicle, firearms must be kept in the trunk.Context and ImpactThe Brooklyn District Attorney's Office has hosted periodic Gun Buyback events throughout the year in different Brooklyn neighborhoods. Over 600 firearms have been collected through these initiatives over the past three years.St. Paul's Community Baptist Church, serving East New York since 1927, partners with the Brooklyn DA's Office on gun safety initiatives. The church is located near the Van Siclen Avenue subway station and a block from a B83 bus stop, with free vehicle parking available.Bank cards will be issued after firearms are received and screened by officers on site. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis during designated hours.

Suffern, NY Past

Suffern to Hold Community Gun Buyback on Nov 1

Nov 01, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 2 PM

Suffern Village will hold a gun buyback event on November 1 for residents. The initiative will be held at the Leo Lydon Community Center.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, November 1Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: Leo Lydon Community Center, SuffernTerms of Exchange: Prepaid gift cards ($500 per assault rifle, $250 per handgun, $75 per rifle or shotgun, $25 total for non-functioning/replica/antique/homemade/3D printed guns)Eligibility: Open to residentsPartnerships and ParticipationThe event was organized through a collaboration between the Rockland County District Attorney's Office and the Suffern Police Department. Village of Suffern Deputy Mayor Jo Meegan-Corrigan will also participate in the initiative.Chief Deirdre Smith, Chief of Detectives for the Rockland County District Attorney's Investigative Unit, emphasized that such events form part of a broader violence prevention strategy. District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II highlighted the proactive approach to community safety, stating that every gun turned in is one less that can fall into the wrong hands.Process and PrivacyParticipants will follow a standardized procedure to ensure safety and anonymity. Residents need to bring unloaded firearms sealed in bags and placed in their vehicle trunks.Law enforcement personnel safely will collect weapons with no questions asked, allowing participants to remain anonymous throughout the process. The no-questions-asked approach aimed to encourage maximum participation while prioritizing safety.Context and ImpactGun buyback programs provide communities with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms through voluntary turn-ins.The Rockland County District Attorney's Office and Suffern Police Department continue to implement these programs as part of ongoing community engagement and public safety efforts.

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