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Mukilteo, WA Past

Mukilteo Hosts 4th Annual Gun Buyback

Feb 22, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Mukilteo Police Department held its fourth annual gun buyback and raffle event on Saturday, February 22. The event was fully funded by the Attorney General's Office via a grant.County residents had the opportunity to turn in unwanted firearms during the three-hour event at the Mukilteo Police Department headquarters.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 22Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: Mukilteo Police Department (10500 47th Place W)Terms of Exchange: Attendees got gift cards for unloaded firearms. The gift card amounts were as follows:$50 for single-shot shotguns, rimfire rifles, and other firearms not listed below$100 for non-semiautomatic centerfire rifles, semi-automatic shotguns, and pump shotguns$150 for handguns$250 for semi-automatic centerfire riflesRaffle entry: Everyone who turned in a handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle also got a raffle ticket per qualifying gun.Raffle prize: $500 Visa gift cardEligibility: Open to community members with unwanted firearms (specific restrictions may apply)ContextThis event represented the continuation of a program that has been running annually in Mukilteo for the past three years. The previous buyback in 2024 collected 40 firearms.Community ImpactSimilar programs across the country aim to provide a safe disposal option for unwanted firearms. The Mukilteo Police Department continues this annual tradition as part of their community engagement and public safety initiatives.For more information about this event, residents can visit the Mukilteo Police Department directly. The event operated on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours.

Birmingham, AL Past

Community Honors Dr. King's Legacy and Combats Gun Violence

Jan 18, 2025 Sat

People gathered to support ways to reduce gun violence and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Saturday event in Birmingham.The Community Affairs Committee (CAC) organized both a gun buyback event and a community walk at New Hope Baptist Church on Cleburne Avenue.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, January 18Location: New Hope Baptist Church, Cleburne Avenue, BirminghamOrganizers: Community Affairs CommitteeActivities: Gun buyback and community walkSpecial Guests: Jefferson County Sheriff Mark PettwayEligibility: Open to community members with unwanted firearmsContextMembers of the committee emphasized that the purpose of the walk was to implement a safety initiative supporting people in reducing gun violence, not impede gun ownership rights. The event's timing coincided with efforts to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of nonviolence and community service.Community ImpactThe dual focus on violence reduction and commemorating Dr. King's legacy reflects the Birmingham CAC's commitment to addressing public safety while honoring civil rights history. Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's attendance also demonstrated local law enforcement support for the community-led initiative.

New Orleans, LA Past

New Orleans Initiative Exchanges PlayStations for Firearms

Dec 31, 2024 Tue

In a bid to get guns away from kids and also give them a safer outlet, authorities in Louisiana are offering PlayStations in exchange for firearms.The buyback initiative was organized by a local nonprofit to engage youth in the area with gaming instead of more dangerous activities.Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, December 31Duration: Approximately two hours in the morningOrganizers: Unchained Realities Inc. (nonprofit organization)Terms of Exchange: Functional firearms exchanged for PlayStation gaming consolesEligibility: Open to anyone with functional firearmsPolicy: No questions asked about the origins of the firearmsResults: 32 firearms collected and dismantled, including revolvers and semi-automaticsContextNew Orleans has long struggled with one of the highest homicide rates in the United States. The initiative was proposed while Louisiana loosened gun ownership restrictions and implemented harsher sentences for crimes.This created a climate where several community leaders felt it necessary to find alternative ways to reduce the firearms in circulation. This event was part of a larger effort that collected 94 firearms across three separate buybacks over the past six months, all involving exchanges for gaming devices.Program FundingThe exchange was funded through donations from two private businesses and organized by the nonprofit Unchained Realities for its Nola Grown program.According to J.D. Carrere, co-director of the program, local interest in the exchange has been very high, prompting efforts to raise additional funding to meet demand.Community ImpactBeyond simply removing guns from circulation, program organizers emphasized connecting families to city-supported gaming programs for youth."To simply take a gun away is not enough," Carrere stated. "I think to replace it with opportunity is really what we're doing."The human impact of the program was evident in participants like Leticia Clanton, a 50-year-old grandmother who waited in line all morning. She was exchanging a gun she had owned for a decade for a Playstation her eight grandchildren could share.Effectiveness DebateWhile community leaders focus on the opportunities these buybacks create, critics question their effectiveness in reducing violent crime.A 2021 report suggests limited impact on crime reduction, and some point out that buybacks may not reach those most likely to commit violent offenses.Additionally, potential loopholes exist, as demonstrated by incidents including a man in New York who mass-produced 3D-printed guns to exchange for gift cards.For more information about this and similar initiatives, residents can contact local community organizations or the New Orleans city government. Future buyback events may be announced through local media and community channels.

Albany, NY Past

Victory Church Continues Its Annual Gun Buybacks

Dec 21, 2024 Sat

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9 AM to 5 PM

Victory Church in Albany hosted its yearly gun buyback event on Saturday, December 21. This provided an opportunity for residents to trade in unwanted firearms for gift cards.The initiative aims to reduce the presence of unregistered handguns and promote safer neighborhoods across the city.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 21Time: Varies by year (commonly held during daytime hours)Place: Victory Church, Albany, NYTerms of Exchange: $100 Visa gift card for each unregistered handgun, with additional acceptance of other firearmsEligibility: Open to community members seeking safe disposal of firearmsResults: 2024’s collection exceeded typical numbers, including an AR-15, a Glock, and multiple ghost gunsContextVictory Church typically gathers between 10–20 handguns per event.The latest year’s higher-than-usual turnout may highlight increased willingness to participate from the community, as even assault-style firearms and ghost guns were turned in for disposal.Community ImpactSimilar programs around the nation offer disposal options for unwanted firearms. As part of Saturday’s buyback, Victory Church also donated to families affected by local gun violence, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Albany community.

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