Wednesday, December 18, 2013

PGPD Announces “Gift Cards for Guns” Event


The Prince George’s County Police Department is taking part in a “Gift Cards for Guns” event this weekend. In an effort to further reduce gun violence in Prince George’s County, the PGPD will accept guns from citizens who voluntarily trade them in. The firearms do not need to be functional.  In return, citizens will receive a gift card valued up to $150. Participating citizens should place all firearms, unloaded, in the trunk of their cars.  A uniformed police officer will greet them at the entrance and provide further instructions.  Unwanted ammunition may be submitted as well.  No BB or pellet guns please.  Citizens turned in 85 weapons at a “Gift Cards for Guns” event last weekend.


 Who:  Prince George’s County Police Department
           Angela D. Alsobrooks, Prince George's County State's Attorney
           Prince George’s County NAACP
           Prince George’s County Youth Strategies Division
           Prince George’s Hospital Center
           First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.

When: Saturday, December 21, 2013

Time:  10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: First Baptist Church of Glenarden
             3600 Brightseat Road
             Landover, MD

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Where can I put my bid in for purchasing some of these turned-in guns?
Thank you,
Law Abiding Citizen

Prince George's County Police said...

All collected guns will be destroyed.

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