Time to Turn in Your Guns at Church Again in Brooklyn

Photo by Steve Deger

It's that time of year again. Turn in a weapon at the Church of the Open Door from on Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and receive a $200 bank card for "operable handguns & assault rifles" and $20 bank card for rifles and shotguns.

You can earn bucks for up to three weapons -- that's right, $600!

No Questions Asked

The church is located at 201 Gold Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Rev. Mark V.C. Taylor, Pastor)

Special message to cops: "No Current or Retired Law Enforcement Guns"

Sponsored by the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, the New York City Police Department and New York City Council Member Letitia James

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Frequently Asked Questions:

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.


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