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MIRAMAR, FL (Monday, April 19, 2021) – The Miramar Police Department and Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will hold the third Gun Buyback Program, Guns for Funds, this Saturday April 24 from 10am-2pm at St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church | 2000 South State Road 7, Miramar, FL 33023
Guns for Funds is 100% anonymous and allows for individuals to safely dispose of their guns. Individuals can receive up to a $100 gift card for each handgun surrendered and up to a $150 gift card for each assault rifle or shotgun turned in. All guns brought to the event must be unloaded and placed in the trunk of a vehicle. There is no limit to the number of guns dropped off and no identification is necessary.
Earlier events held on April 10, 2021 resulted in a total of 90 guns being collected and on April 17, 2021, a total of 64 guns were collected. During previous events held in 2019, a total of 98 guns were turned in.
Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis stated, “The Guns for Funds Program has been successful over the years and so far, we have exceeded the total amount of guns turned in at our last event in 2019. These gun buybacks held throughout the last few weeks are so timely especially considering the mass shootings that have been on the rise in recent months.
Anything we can do to remove unwanted guns, that could eventually get into the wrong hands is what we will continually strive for. I am also pleased to be partnering with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Crime Stoppers, the League of Women Voters, Community Access Center as well as Commissioner Joy B. Smith from the City of West Park.”
Miramar Acting Police Chief Leonard Burgess added, “We are encouraged by the turn out so far and it is hoped that this final one in the gun buy-back series will be just as successful.”
Upcoming Guns for Funds Event Date:
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 10am-2pm
St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church | 2000 South State Road 7, Miramar, FL 33023
For more information, please call 954-602-4000 or visit www.MiramarPD.org/gunsforfunds
