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Name: Albany County Debuts Mobile Gun Buyback on Tuesday
Start: 2025-08-19
Location: Albany, NY

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Past Events in New York

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.

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.

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