New Haven Police Announce Gun Buy-Back Event

From New Haven Police: The New Haven Police will host a sponsored Gun Buy-back event on Saturday, 10 December, 2016 from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM at the New Haven Police Academy, 710 Sherman Parkway.

We are proud to once again partner with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids of New Haven and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Program in our determined effort to make New Haven safer by taking dangerous weapons off the streets and potentially out of the hands of those who perpetrate crimes.

The Buy-back will provide American Express and/ or Stop & Shop Gift Cards to those who turn in any working firearm.

• $25 – Single and double-shot (Derringer style) Handguns
• $50 – Rifles and Shotguns
• $100 – Pistol and Revolver Handguns
• $200 – Assault Weapons (to be determined by NHPD)

Guns must be delivered unloaded in clear plastic bags, and any ammunition must be delivered in a separate bag, police said. The person dropping off the gun will not be charged with illegal possession of that specific firearm.

No questions asked and no identification will be required, as the identity of all individuals will remain anonymous. Help us help our community by keeping guns out of the wrong hands.

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