Las Cruces, NM - In a concerted effort to promote gun safety and curb gun violence, the New Mexico State Police successfully organized its 2nd Gun Buyback event across four key locations – Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Espanola, and Farmington on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Individuals willingly and confidentially surrendered unwanted firearms during the event, receiving Visa gift cards as an incentive. The overarching goal of these buyback programs is to prevent the potential misuse of firearms and reduce their involvement in violent acts.
A remarkable total of 1,289 guns were collected throughout the day from all four locations. Among them, 1,256 were voluntarily turned in during the buyback initiative. The breakdown of collected firearms by city is as follows:
In addition to the voluntary turn-ins, 33 guns were generously donated during the entire event. Notably, out of the 1,289 firearms collected, 10 were reported as stolen, underlining the significance of such initiatives in preventing the circulation of illicit weapons.
The successful turnout of the 2nd Gun Buyback event underscores the community's commitment to enhancing public safety and reducing the potential for gun-related incidents. The New Mexico State Police remain steadfast in their dedication to creating a safer environment through proactive measures like these.
Individuals willingly and confidentially surrendered unwanted firearms during the event, receiving Visa gift cards as an incentive. The overarching goal of these buyback programs is to prevent the potential misuse of firearms and reduce their involvement in violent acts.
A remarkable total of 1,289 guns were collected throughout the day from all four locations. Among them, 1,256 were voluntarily turned in during the buyback initiative. The breakdown of collected firearms by city is as follows:
- Albuquerque: 150 handguns and 422 rifles/shotguns
- Las Cruces: 136 handguns and 307 rifles/shotguns
- Espanola: 27 handguns and 64 rifles/shotguns
- Farmington: 42 handguns and 108 rifles/shotguns
In addition to the voluntary turn-ins, 33 guns were generously donated during the entire event. Notably, out of the 1,289 firearms collected, 10 were reported as stolen, underlining the significance of such initiatives in preventing the circulation of illicit weapons.
The successful turnout of the 2nd Gun Buyback event underscores the community's commitment to enhancing public safety and reducing the potential for gun-related incidents. The New Mexico State Police remain steadfast in their dedication to creating a safer environment through proactive measures like these.
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