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.
