PGPD Announces Two “Gift Cards for Guns” Events

The Prince George’s County Police Department is taking part in two upcoming “Gift Cards for Guns” events. The first is 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.

“Gift Cards for Guns” Event #1

Who:   Prince George’s County Police Department

            Prince George’s County Council Member Mary A. Lehman

            Prince George’s County NAACP

            Prince George’s County Youth Strategies Division

            Prince George’s Hospital Center

            The Tabernacle Church - Bishop G. Randolph Gurley

When: Saturday, December 14, 2013

Time:  2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: The Tabernacle Church

             11601 South Laurel Drive

              Laurel, MD

 The second “Gift Cards for Guns” event will be held the following 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.