Gun Buy Back

Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced that a Gun Amnesty Program will be in affect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007. The Gun Amnesty Program is part of the Metropolitan Police Department’s effort to reduce gun violence in the District, and is an opportunity for people to turn in their weapons to authorities without fear of prosecution.

“All too often arguments and disputes are resolved through the use of firearms,” Chief Lanier said. “Taking guns out of homes and off the streets will help save lives.”

The program is open only to residents of the District of Columbia or one of the following jurisdictions: Prince George’s County, Md.; Montgomery County, Md.; Arlington County, Va.; or Alexandria, Va.

No payments will be made to gun dealers. If gun dealers bring in weapons, they will be taken, but no payments will be provided. Identification will not be required to participate. Only weapons in working order will receive payment. People turning in weapons will be granted amnesty from any gun possession charges that might apply.

The following payment scale shall be followed:

Assault type rifle, automatic/semi-automatic pistol $100
Revolvers $50
Derringers $50
Shot guns $50
Rifles $50
Air/BB/pellet guns $10

Participating locations include Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th Street, NW; Holy Christian House of Praise, 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE; and Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street, SE.

Look for the results of the MPD gun buyback Saturday Evening on Nine News Now at 11:PM