Community Gun Buyback Event to Be Held In Orangetown

ORANGETOWN, NY — A community gun buyback event will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Town of Orangetown Municipal Building, 65 Brookside Ave. in South Nyack.

The event is being held in partnership with Chief Donald Butterworth and the Orangetown Police Department, the New York State Police, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office and all local law enforcement agencies, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III said in an announcement.

"Gun violence continues to plague our county, state and the entire nation. Removing guns from our streets can potentially prevent them from being used in criminal and other violent acts that negatively impact our communities," he said. "I am proud to partner with the Orangetown Police Department, and all of Rockland County law enforcement in our ongoing efforts to keep the people safe."

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

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

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 Sheriff's Department reserves the right to refuse manufactured gun parts and or manufactured firearms, and to determine the type of weapon.