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Cash Paid For Firearms In Police Gun Buy-Back Program Sept. 26
It's a no-questions-asked, anonymous cash buy-back program to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands, and to promote gun safety.
GUILFORD, CT — Partnering with the Ethan Miller Song Foundation and Swords into Plowshares Northeast, the Guilford Police Department holds a voluntary gun buyback and safe firearm storage event Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 400 Church St. department.
The primary goal of the event is to remove unwanted firearms from the community by helping gun owners safely dispose of their unwanted weapons. Last year, thanks to responsible gun owners, 80 guns were turned in for destruction and a number of firearm safes & gun locks were distributed.
“We are proud to once again partner with the Ethan Miller Song Foundation, and the Swords into Plowshares Northeast,” police said in a media release. “The gun buyback event provides an opportunity for people to anonymously and safely dispose of unwanted and unsecured weapons in exchange for cash. The goal is to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands such as: children, individuals who may be in crisis, perpetrators of domestic violence, and criminals. The event will also promote gun safety and safe firearm storage.
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And police said that for gun owners who “want to keep their guns but seek a responsible way to better secure their weapons, gun locks will be provided free of charge.”
There will also be a “very limited supply of gun safes, and must possess a valid gun permit to be eligible.
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At the vent, Swords into Plowshares will demonstrate the forging of destroyed guns into gardening tools.
Cash for firearms
$10 - BB, Pellet, CO2 guns
$25 - Single and Double-shot (Derringer style) Handguns
$50 - Rifles and Shotguns
$100 - Pistols and Revolvers
$300 - Assault Weapons (to be determined by GPD)
Guns must be delivered unloaded in clear plastic bags, and any ammunition must be delivered in a separate bag. No questions asked and no identification will be required, as the identity of all individuals will remain anonymous.
Police said COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly enforced. All participants MUST wear a mask and comply with all social distancing guidelines.
For more information, contact the Guilford Police Department at 203-453-8061.
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