$75 for your Gun!!!
The gun buy-back program is a proactive campaign to take guns off our streets.
Residents are asked to trade in a gun for a $75 Publix, Wal-Mart, or BJ's gift card at designated drop-off locations. The "no questions asked" program will allow individuals to anonymously dispose of firearms without fear of charges for illegal possession when turning in the weapon at a designated drop-off location.
This program is a countywide community effort to address the increase in gun violence. Taking guns off the street is at the heart of violence prevention and we must do everything we can to put an end to the senseless violence.
In order to receive amnesty for illegal possession at the time you turn in the weapon, protocol must be precisely followed. It includes:
- Guns must be delivered unloaded
- If depositing ammunition in addition to a gun, ammunition must be delivered in a separate bag
- If transporting the gun by car, gun must be transported in the trunk of the car
- After the gun is screened by officers, a gift card will be given
- Rifles and shotguns will be accepted
- BB or pellet guns will be accepted; however, no incentive will be issued
Calling hotline number (305) 471-3085 an operator will be available to take your call and arrange for a private exchange the week of October 30, 2006, through November 3, 2006.
Once turned in guns will be sent to the Miami-Dade Police Crime Laboratory Bureau. They will be tested to determine whether the weapon has been involved in criminal activity. If the test is positive, the gun will be retained as evidence, and an investigation will follow. If there are no other holds on the firearm, it will be slated for destruction and melted down to make manhole covers..
Unfortunatly there is no reliable scientific-based research regarding a Gun Buy-Back's direct effect on gun violence. With that said, we do know that if a gun is turned in, it will not be used in a future crime. The buy-back program is only one part of a larger anti-gun strategy.
So, for a safer and secure community drop off your gun @:
Dolphin Stadium
2269 NW 199 St.
Goulds Park Gym
11350 SW 216 St.
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40 St.
(Bird Road)
NFL/YET Center
7090 NW 22 Ave
Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2006 by Christian Driussi | Add Comment | Email | Link
