NY Atty. General: 111 Firearms Surrendered at Bohemia Buyback

New York Attorney General Letitia James, in coordination with the New York State Police and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, announced the collection of 111 firearms from a gun buyback event in Bohemia.

Officials credited the program with reducing the number of dangerous weapons on the streets.

Ongoing Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

The Bohemia event is part of James' broader gun control initiative that has removed over 8,400 firearms from circulation since 2019.

"Gun buyback events empower local community members to be a part of the solution against gun violence and turn in unwanted firearms with no questions asked," James said in a press release.

She emphasized that "every one of the guns collected today is an effort to keep New Yorkers safe from the scourge of gun violence facing our communities."

Key Details

• Partnership: New York Attorney General's Office, New York State Police, Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
• Location: Bohemia, New York
• Total Firearms Collected: 111
• Breakdown: 11 assault weapons, 51 handguns, 39 long guns
• Program History: Part of ongoing efforts since 2019 that have removed over 8,400 guns from circulation
• Program Format: No-questions-asked buyback program

Local Support and Impact

Local politicians and law enforcement offered support for the program and its aims. Senator Monica Martinez, while appreciating the collective effort, mentioned, "These weapons, when left unsecured or forgotten, can lead to devastating tragedies."

Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos, drawing on his experience as a former police detective, stressed the importance of such initiatives in building safer neighborhoods.

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. also thanked Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their partnership in the program.