Central Alabama CrimeStoppers to hold gun buyback event

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers will hold a gun buyback event on Saturday in Montgomery.

Starting at 10AM, CrimeStoppers, the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department will host the anonymous gun buyback event in the parking lot of True Divine Baptist Church, located at 4601 Troy Highway.

People who turn in guns will receive cash in the amount of $50 for any rifle or shotgun, $100 for any functioning handgun and $200 for an assault and/or semi-auto rifle.

Organizers say the purpose of the event is to provide a safe and anonymous way for people to turn in guns they no longer need or want.

In past events, many of the participants were widows who were left numerous guns by their loved one, single adults who were given a gun by their parents and were never taught the proper way to use it or parents who didn’t want a gun falling into the hands of their child.

LifeSouth Community Blood Center will have a bloodmobile available for anyone that would like to save lives by donating blood.

If you provide a valuable resource or service to the community such as mentoring or counseling, and you would like to set up a table during one a gun buyback event, contact CrimeStoppers by calling (334) 215-7867 or sending an email to: CrimeStoppers@215stop.com

To those planning to attend, please remember to transport your firearms unloaded and in the trunk of your vehicle. All guns will be accepted, no questions asked.