Rockland Sheriff To Hold Gun Buyback Dec. 13

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — The Rockland County Sheriff's Office will host a gun buyback event Dec. 13 in Haverstraw.

“Senseless gun violence continues to plague our county, state, and the entire nation," said Sheriff Louis Falco in the announcement. The U.S. gun death rate last year hit its highest mark in nearly three decades, and the rate among women has been growing faster than that of men, according to study published Nov. 29 in JAMA Network Open.

"Any firearms that we can remove from our streets can potentially prevent them from being used in criminal and other violent acts that negatively impact our communities. I am proud to partner with all of Rockland County law enforcement in ourongoing efforts to keep the people safe," Falco said.

The buyback will run from 4-8 p.m. at the Village of Haverstraw Department of Public Works
Building, 115 Bowline Plant Road.

Payments for surrendered guns will be made by pre-paid gift cards under the following payment schedule:

• Assault Rifles: $250.00
• Handguns: $150.00
• Rifles or Shotguns: $75.00
• Non-Working or Antique Guns: $25.00

Guns can be turned in anonymously — no identification is required, and no questions asked.

Firearms are to be transported unloaded and in the trunk of a vehicle. Licensed gun dealers and active or retired law enforcement are not eligible to participate.

The event is being held in partnership with the Haverstraw and Stony Point Police Departments, the New York State Police, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office and all local law enforcement agencies.