Cash For Guns Program At St. Paul's Church On August 10

The 70th Precinct sends word that the Cash for Guns program is coming to our area on Saturday, August 10, from 10am to 4pm at Saint Paul’s Church, 157 Saint Paul’s Place at Church Ave. Anyone can turn in a gun in exchange for a bank card — $200 for an operable handgun or assault rifle, $20 for an operable rifle or shotgun — no questions asked, and you can turn in as many guns as you wish.

Earlier this week, the city detailed a renewed effort to get guns of the street with this program, which has collected more than 8,000 firearms since 2008. The Daily News reports that the City Council and the NYPD will split the cost of the $300,000 plan to host 10 buy back programs this year.

Frequently asked questions about the Cash for Guns program:

HOW DO I BRING A GUN TO THE DROP OFF SITE?
• Guns must be placed in a plastic or paper bag or box.

CAN I TRANSPORT THE GUN IN A CAR?
• If transporting the gun by car, the gun must be transported in the trunk of the car.

WHEN DO I GET THE CASH CARD?
• After the gun is screened by officers and determined to be operable, you will be issued a cash card.

CAN I SURRENDER A RIFLE OR SHOTGUN?
• Yes, rifles and shotguns will be accepted. However, the payout for rifles and shotguns is only $20.

HOW MANY GUNS CAN I SURRENDER?
• You may surrender as many guns as you wish, but you will only receive payment for up to three guns.

IS THERE A PHONE NUMBER I CAN CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION?
• Yes, you can call 311 for information regarding the Brooklyn Gun Buy Back Program to Reduce Violent Crime.

CAN ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SURRENDER A GUN?
• Active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers are not eligible to participate in the program.