Turn In Unwanted Guns at Police Event Saturday

This Saturday, the Annapolis Police Department will be one of many law enforcement agencies participating in Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler’s Statewide Gun Turn-In Day. 

Gansler said the turn-in event promotes safety anonymously.

“Any Marylander who has a gun that is no longer wanted will be able to get rid of it safely, no questions asked,” he said, adding that there will be no ID required to surrender a weapon.

Anyone can turn in unloaded handguns, rifles, shotguns or air guns at 199 Taylor Ave. in Annapolis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public is asked to transport and handle the guns safely, and keep them unloaded, according to a news release. The gun does not need to be in working order. Ammunition can be turned in separately for disposal.  

Participants are asked that when they arrive, to keep guns secured in their vehicles, then contact one of the police department personnel inside for further instructions. Annapolis Police Sgt. Dave Miguez can be contacted by email or by phone at 410-268-9000 with any questions regarding the event. 

For more information about the statewide gun turn-in day, including a list of participating locations, visit http://www.oag.state.md.us/gun_turn_in.html.