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Name: Harrisburg Launches Gun Buyback with $100 Gift Card Incentive
Start: 2024-06-22
Location: Harrisburg, PA

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Philadelphia, PA Past

June 2025 Gun Buyback Scheduled for Frankford

Jun 14, 2025 Sat

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10 AM to 1 PM

Philadelphia community members will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms through a gun buyback program scheduled for mid-June. The initiative will provide financial incentives for voluntary participation.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 14, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Location: St. Mark's Church parking lot, 4442 Frankford Avenue, FrankfordTerms of Exchange: $200 Visa gift card per firearm surrenderedEligibility: Open to all community membersTransportation Requirements: All firearms must be transported unloadedContext and ImpactThe Safe Summer Gun Buyback Event represents a collaborative effort between local organizations and law enforcement. The anonymous nature of the program removes barriers that might prevent individuals from participating in voluntary firearm surrender initiatives.Law enforcement personnel will be present throughout the event to ensure secure handling and collection of all surrendered weapons. The program operates on a no-questions-asked policy, emphasizing community safety over legal inquiries.In addition to the buyback program, organizers will distribute free gun locks to promote responsible firearm storage practices. This dual approach addresses both the reduction of unwanted firearms and the safe storage of retained weapons.Multiple organizations will provide support and resources during the event, including CeaseFirePA, Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network, United Way, Compassionate Consultants for Trauma-Informed Care, Senator Christine Tartaglione, Representative Joseph Hohenstein, and Unique Dreams Inc. Community members seeking additional information can contact Cristina Mancini at St. Mark's Church at 215-535-0635 or Cristina.Mancini@yahoo.com.

Wilkinsburg, PA Past

Wilkinsburg Police Host November Gun Buyback Events

Nov 01, 2024 Fri

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12 PM to 4 PM

The Wilkinsburg Police Department has announced a series of gun buyback events throughout November 2024. In these, community members can dispose of unwanted firearms and other weapons in exchange for grocery store gift cards, with weekly collection points established for residents' convenience.Event DetailsRegular Weekly Events:Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday in NovemberTime: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: TBASpecial Event:Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Wilkinsburg Borough Building lobby (605 Ross Avenue)Terms of Exchange:$50 Giant Eagle gift card for each handgun$25 Giant Eagle gift card for each rifleNo compensation for ammunition, knives, hand grenades, or brass knuckles, but these items will be accepted for disposalNo questions asked policyEligibility:Participants must be at least 21 years oldContextThe November buyback events have been organized to promote "safer holidays," according to local authorities.The program offers residents a sanctioned method to dispose of unwanted firearms and weapons without legal repercussions. It operates under a "no questions asked" policy to encourage participation regardless of weapon origin or ownership status.Community ImpactThe Wilkinsburg Police Department's initiative provides multiple opportunities throughout November for residents to participate for high accessibility.For more information about these buyback events, residents can contact the Wilkinsburg Police Department directly. Community members planning to participate should note the age requirement for participation.

Bethlehem, PA Past

Bethlehem Launches Gun Buyback with Grocery Store Gift Cards

Sep 19, 2024 Thu

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10 AM to 2 PM

The Bethlehem Police Department, in partnership with the city health bureau, is organizing a gun buyback initiative on September 19. This event offers residents an opportunity to surrender unwanted weapons safely and anonymously while receiving grocery store gift cards in return.Event DetailsDate: Thursday, September 19Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Skate plaza parking lot at 1325 Steel Ave., across Daly Avenue from Wind Creek BethlehemTerms of Exchange: $50 to $200 grocery store gift cards, depending on the type of firearm surrenderedEligibility: Open to anyone with unwanted firearmsRequirements: Guns must be unloaded and transported in the trunk of a vehicleAdditional Services: Collection of unwanted ammunition and distribution of gun locks (while supplies last)Context and ImpactThe gun buyback program is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.This initiative also forms part of Better Blocks for Bethlehem, a broader city program designed to reduce violence while enhancing health, safety, and quality of life in Bethlehem neighborhoods."Bethlehem is committed to creating a safe environment for all our residents," said Mayor J. William Reynolds in a news release. "The gun buyback event provides an opportunity for individuals to responsibly dispose of unwanted firearms and prevent potentially harmful situations."The program allows community members to surrender rifles, handguns, shotguns, and semi-automatic firearms anonymously with no questions asked.

Harrisburg, PA Past

Harrisburg Launches Gun Buyback with $100 Gift Card Incentive

Jun 22, 2024 Sat

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12 PM to 5 PM

The Harrisburg Bureau of Police and City of Harrisburg have announced a collaborative gun buyback initiative aimed at reducing the number of firearms in the community.The event, organized in partnership with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Omega Chapter and Community Uplift of Central Pennsylvania, represents Harrisburg's first gun buyback program since before 2010.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, June 22, 2024Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Location: Kappa Omega Fraternity House, 2020 State Street, HarrisburgTerms of Exchange: $100 Visa gift card per firearmEligibility: Open to all individuals with unwanted firearmsParticipation Requirements:All firearms must be unloadedWeapons must be placed in a secure container or holsterAmmunition will also be acceptedContextThe initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to address firearm-related concerns in Harrisburg. Local law enforcement has removed dozens of illegally owned firearms from circulation, with 274 guns apprehended in 2022 and 251 in 2023. So far in 2024, the Harrisburg Police have entered 109 firearms into evidence.Mayor Wanda Williams emphasized the importance of community involvement in public safety efforts: "It does not matter how much we invest in public safety. At some point, we, as citizens need to be accountable for ourselves and our families, and do the right thing."The mayor added, "Putting down the guns is not enough. It is time to give them up, and we are happy to buy them back to make this city safer."Other Notes and Privacy PoliciesThe Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Kappa Omega Chapter has stepped forward to host the event.The no-questions-asked policy ensures that individuals can surrender firearms without fear of legal repercussions. Police officials have also confirmed they will not be tracing serial numbers on weapons retrieved during the buyback.For additional information about this event, residents can contact the Harrisburg Bureau of Police. The buyback will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

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