Gun owners looking to turn in a weapon and make some cash — no questions asked — have an opportunity to do so this Saturday.
Chicago police will buy your unwanted or unused guns. There will be five turn-in events across Chicago tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each gun turned in will get a $100 gift certificate in return. Replica guns and BB guns can be turned in for $10 each.Gun owners looking to turn in a weapon and make some cash — no questions asked — have an opportunity to do so this weekend.will be holding a citywide gun buyback event Saturday in each of the department's five police areas.
"This is about what we can do to decrease the amount of unused, unwanted guns that are in peoples' homes that they no longer want or need. This isn't about anything else. It's about giving people that opportunity to do the right thing," said Glen Brooks, Director of Community Policing. Officials stressed the event is completely anonymous, and no personal information will be collected from those who turn in firearms.
Police will be offering $100 per gun, and $10 for BB guns, air guns and replicas, according to a statement from Chicago police.The five "Gun Buy Back" events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:New Life Covenant, 3400 W. Division St., Chicago;House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago;All the news you need to know, every day
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