On Saturday, August 4th, Floridians with unwanted firearms can trade them in for cash---no questions asked. It’s part of a collaborative effort by several law enforcement agencies to reduce gun-related crimes in the Big Bend area. Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell says the NOBLE Gun Buyback program is meant to not only get illegal firearms off the street, but excess firearms as well.
“We want guns that are in somebody’s trunk or in somebody’s attic that Uncle Charlie had when he passed that some teenager, such as, could get their hands on and kill some innocent person," said Campbell. "And, the people that have them will have amnesty tomorrow. But, come Sunday, no amnesty!”
In addition to granting amnesty, residents will receive a gift card of 25 to 50. Residents are advised to make sure all firearms are unloaded when attending the event. If someone does not have a ride, an officer will come to that person’s home and retrieve the weapon.
The event's theme “Bury a Gun, Not a Loved One” is organized by the North Florida Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, or NOBLE. It starts Saturday at 10 a-m at Bethel AME Church located at 501 East Orange Avenue and will end at 2 p-m.
