Houston to host third gun buyback event, a chance to sell unwanted guns with 'no questions asked'
Police officers secure a gun during a gun buy-back, Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston.will have another opportunity to do so in exchange for a gift card at Houston’s third gun buyback event Feb. 18 at Deussen Park.
The city and county each have dedicated $1 million in federal funding to purchasing unwanted firearms from residents with “no questions asked.” The previous two buybacks, which took place in July and October last year, saw unexpectedly large turnouts and brought in more than 2,000 guns. The Feb. 18 event will follow the same procedures as the previous ones: participants will be given gift cards worth $50 to $200, based on the type of gun surrendered and whether it still is functional. The buyback starts at 8 a.m.
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