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Name: Mesquite Police Department Announces Gun Buyback Event
Start: 2024-06-22
Location: Mesquite, TX

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El Paso, TX Past

El Paso to Hold Last Gun Buyback on Aug 16

Aug 16, 2025 Sat

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8 AM to 12 PM

El Paso County will conduct its fourth and final gun buyback event this weekend, August 16, 2025.This buyback will conclude ahead of a new Texas law that prohibits municipal and county gun buyback initiatives. The event offers residents a voluntary, anonymous opportunity to exchange unwanted firearms for prepaid gift cards.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 16Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: El Paso County Tax Office, Ascarate Annex, 301 Manny Martinez Drive, Ascarate ParkTerms of Exchange:$50 for nonfunctioning firearms$100 for rifles and shotguns$150 for handguns$200 for assault riflesAmmunition accepted (no reimbursement)Ghost guns will not be acceptedEligibility: Open to the public; participants must transport unloaded firearms in the trunk of their vehicle; no questions asked.Context and ImpactEarlier this year, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3053, banning local governments from operating gun buyback programs.Governor Greg Abbott signed the measure into law, effective September 1. Proponents of the ban argued that gun buybacks are outside the scope of local government, while opponents contended that such decisions should remain at the local level.The El Paso County gun buyback program's last event before this one was in May, when it collected 276 operational firearms and 8 non-operational ones.Authorities will destroy the surrendered weapons in compliance with county and federal regulations. Similar initiatives nationwide have provided residents with safe, anonymous disposal options.For additional information, residents may contact the El Paso County gun buyback program at 915-273-3594.

Mesquite, TX Past

Mesquite Police Department to Host Gun Buyback on April 19

Apr 19, 2025 Sat

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8 AM to 11 AM

The Mesquite Police Department will conduct a gun buyback event on April 19. The initiative is aimed at reducing potential firearms violence by reducing the number of guns in circulation and providing a safe disposal option for unwanted weapons.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, April 19Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Location: Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149Terms of Exchange:$100 gift card per handgun$150 gift card per long gun or privately manufactured firearm (ghost gun)Limit of five firearms per personEligibility: Open to all; no questions asked regarding ownership or origin of firearmsFormat: Drive-through only; no walk-ups permitted for safety reasonsSafety Guidelines:All firearms must be unloaded and placed in vehicle trunksParticipants must remain in their vehiclesBoxed ammunition will be acceptedExplosives will not be acceptedGift cards available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availabilityImportant Notes for ParticipantsThe Mesquite Police Department reserves the right to refuse any firearm not meeting Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives standards.Officials will also not accept 3D-printed or ghost lower receivers or weapon parts unless accompanied by a barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier.Those interested in getting more details of the event can contact the Mesquite P.D. directly.

Mesquite, TX Past

Mesquite Police Department to Host Gun Buyback in November

Nov 02, 2024 Sat

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8 AM to 11 AM

The Mesquite Police Department has announced a gun buyback event scheduled for the first weekend of November 2024.This initiative aims to provide community members with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted firearms while receiving compensation in the form of gift cards.Event DetailsDate: First weekend of November 2024Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Mesquite ArenaFormat: Drive-by serviceTerms of Exchange:$100 gift card for each handgun$150 gift card for each long gunMaximum of 5 firearms per personGift cards available on a first-come, first-served basisHow It WorksParticipants can simply drive to the Mesquite Arena during the designated hours and trade in their unwanted firearms. No questions are asked.Community ImpactThe Mesquite Police Department's event provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of firearms that might otherwise remain unsecured or unwanted in homes. The first-come, first-served nature of the gift card distribution encourages early participation in the three-hour event.For additional information about this buyback event, residents are encouraged to contact the Mesquite Police Department directly.

Mesquite, TX Past

Mesquite Police Department Announces Gun Buyback Event

Jun 22, 2024 Sat

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8 AM to 11 AM

The Mesquite Police Department has announced an upcoming gun buyback initiative designed to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in the community.Sergeant Curtis Phillip recently appeared on WFAA to share details about this public safety program, emphasizing that it aims to provide a safe disposal option for community members who possess firearms they no longer wish to keep.Event DetailsDate: June 22, 2024Time: 8 AM to 11 AMLocation: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, 15515 E Interstate Highway 20, Mesquite, TX 75181Terms of Exchange:$100 gift card per handgun$150 gift card per long gun or privately manufactured firearmMaximum of 5 gift cards per person (limited supply available)Eligibility: Open to anyone with unwanted firearms, though guns without serial numbers will not be accepted as they cannot be verified by the ATFProcess: No questions asked about ownership or origin; personnel on site will verify firearmsContext and ImpactAccording to Sergeant Phillip, "Every gun that gets turned in is one less gun that can be used in a violent crime."The initiative specifically targets firearms that people are not comfortable owning, such as those inherited from deceased relatives. Sergeant Phillip emphasized that the program is not designed to interfere with anyone's right to legally own a firearm, but rather focuses on community safety.The Mesquite Police Department's gun buyback program joins similar initiatives nationwide that provide safe disposal options for unwanted firearms.For more information about this event, residents can contact the Mesquite Police Department directly. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours on June 22.

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