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Name: Jamaica Gun Buyback Offers Up to $500 for Firearms
Start: 2025-06-14
Location: Jamaica, NY

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Past Events in New York

Albany, NY Past

Albany County Sheriff's Office Hosts Gun Buyback Sept 4

Sep 04, 2025 Thu

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6 PM to 9 PM

The Albany County Sheriff's Office is conducting a gun buyback event as part of its ongoing community safety initiatives.The event represents the county's commitment to removing potentially dangerous firearms from circulation through voluntary surrender programs.Event DetailsDate: Thursday, September 4Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: 208 Washington Avenue, Albany (parking lot near Mobile Command Center)Terms of Exchange: Pre-paid Mastercard gift cards provided for operable handgunsEligibility: Open to all community membersContext and ImpactThis gun buyback event operates under the county's Preventing Endangerment and Criminal Exposure (PEACE) initiative. The program specifically targets areas identified as hot spots for gun violence while also serving neighborhoods that may not otherwise have access to traditional buyback events.Sheriff Apple emphasized that this is a "no questions asked event," ensuring all firearms are surrendered anonymously and voluntarily. The mobile nature of the program allows the Sheriff's Office to bring these services directly to various communities throughout Albany County.The initiative aims to provide residents with a safe and legal method to dispose of unwanted firearms. Officials indicate that similar gun buyback events will be held in different locations across the county as part of the ongoing PEACE program efforts.

Albany, NY Past

Albany County Debuts Mobile Gun Buyback on Tuesday

Aug 19, 2025 Tue

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11 AM to 2 PM

The Albany County Sheriff's Office has set Tuesday, August 19 as the debut date for a mobile gun buyback initiative. It's designed to remove unwanted or illegal firearms from communities throughout the county.Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, August 19, 2025Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Albany County Board of Elections parking lot, Albany's South EndTerms of Exchange: $350 pre-paid Mastercard gift cards for operable handgunsEligibility: Open to all community members, no questions askedResults: First event in ongoing series scheduled every 10-14 daysContext and ImpactThe PEACE (Preventing Endangerment & Criminal Exposure) builds upon previous gun buyback efforts in Albany, replacing the deactivated DISCOVER initiative from three years ago. The new approach specifically targets operable firearms to ensure maximum impact.The new program makes use of Sheriff Craig Apple's mobile command center. This allows the program to reach high-violence areas as well as suburban neighborhoods and hill towns that may lack access to traditional buyback events.Albany County Legislature Deputy Chairwoman Wanda Willingham, who initially expressed skepticism, supports the program's focus on operable weapons.The initiative includes a confidential tip line at (518) 655-7860, offering $750 rewards for information leading to illegal firearm recovery. Callers receive unique codes to maintain anonymity throughout the process.Private sector support comes from James Morrell and the Morrell family businesses, including Destination Kia and Albany Broadcasting radio stations, providing $10,000 in initial funding. This investment supports approximately 28 handgun buybacks or 13 tip line rewards.The program operates in partnership with County Executive Dan McCoy, District Attorney Lee Kindlon, and Legislature Chairwoman Jo Cunningham. Future events will be announced with specific scheduling and location details as the mobile initiative expands.

Schenectady, NY Past

Schenectady Gun Buyback Offers Cash for Guns June 21

Jun 21, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 1 PM

A gun buyback program will take place in Schenectady on June 21, bringing together multiple law enforcement agencies to provide residents with a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms.The initiative offers cash compensation in exchange for various types of weapons while maintaining participant anonymity.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 21, 2025Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Armory Studios NY, 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305Terms of Exchange:$750 per assault rifle$250 per semi-automatic handgun$100 per revolver$75 per rifle or shotgun$25 per non-working/replica/antique gun$25 maximum per person for homemade or 3D-printed gunsEligibility: Open to all residents except licensed gun dealersRequirements: Firearms must be unloaded and placed in plastic bag, paper bag, or boxAdditional Items Accepted: Gun parts such as lower receivers (no compensation provided)Participation: No identification required, no questions asked, unlimited quantity acceptedContext and ImpactThe gun buyback program represents a collaborative effort between multiple government organizations working to address firearm safety concerns in the region. The Office of the New York State Attorney General, New York State Police, and Metropolitan Police are among the agencies participating in this joint initiative.The event provides an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of inherited weapons, unused firearms, or guns no longer needed for personal protection. The anonymous nature of the program encourages participation without concerns about documentation or questioning.The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours. Participants can surrender multiple firearms during the event, with compensation provided based on the established payment structure for each weapon type.

Jamaica, NY Past

Jamaica Gun Buyback Offers Up to $500 for Firearms

Jun 14, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 4 PM

The NYPD, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz are partnering to host a major gun buyback event in Jamaica. The initiative aims to provide residents with a safe, anonymous method to surrender unwanted firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 14, 2025Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Greater Allen AME Cathedral – Shekinah Chapel, 111-54 Merrick Boulevard, JamaicaTerms of Exchange:$500 cash cards for operable handguns or assault rifles$200 cash cards for ghost guns or 3D-printed firearms$75 cash cards for operable rifles or shotguns$25 cash cards for airguns, non-operable handguns, and imitation pistolsEligibility: Open to all residents; excludes active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealersLimits: Maximum of three traditional firearms or two ghost guns per personContact: Call 311 for more informationSafety and Anonymity RequirementsAll firearms must be unloaded and transported in plastic bags, paper bags, or shoe boxes. Participants arriving by vehicle must store weapons in their trunk for safety.The program operates with complete anonymity, requiring no identification and asking no questions. Payment is issued on-site after firearms are screened and verified to meet program criteria.Context and ImpactThis event marks the 11th gun buyback program under Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz's administration. The initiative takes place during Gun Violence Awareness Month.The Greater Allen AME Cathedral is located in the NYPD's Queens South coverage area. Previous buyback programs under Katz's administration have recovered 543 firearms from Queens communities.

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