Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced that a gun buyback event will be held on Saturday, July 20, in Crown Heights.
The event will be from 10am to 4pm and will take place at Beulah Church of the Nazarene, located at 1250 St. Johns Place, according to a press release.
The DA's office will offer money in the form of a $500 bank card for each operable gun or assault rifle turned in, with a limit of three per person. There will be an offer of a $200 bank card for ghost guns or 3D printed guns, with a maximum of two per person.
No identification is required, and all transactions will be anonymous, no questions asked.
Participants will also receive a $75 bank card for each rifle or shotgun and a $25 bank card for each air gun, imitation pistol or a non-operable firearm. Two ghost gun limit per participant and three guns total per participant, according to the press release.
"We have made incredible progress reducing gun violence in Brooklyn, and we know that every gun that comes off of our streets can mean a life saved," Gonzalez said. "Saturday’s gun buyback is an important component of our efforts to remove illegal firearms from our communities, and a great opportunity to pick up some extra cash this summer. I encourage anyone with any unwanted gun to take advantage of this opportunity.”
Rev. Dr. Wenton Fyne, pastor of Beulah Church of the Nazarene, said he welcomed hosting the buyback event.
"All of us have a desire to keep our community safe. We know that gun violence is not the solution to deal with conflicts and solve problems. So if you or anyone you know has a gun, we encourage you to turn it in at the safest place in the community- the church," Fyne said.
