Rockville
Published on August 18, 2024 at 10:51 am
Courtesy of RCPD
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) announced that 270 firearms were turned in during a gun buyback event held Saturday at RedGate Park. Participants received a $100 Visa gift card for functional handguns, rifles and shotguns and $200 Visa gift cards for functional assault rifles and privately manufactured firearms (ghost guns).
According to RCPD: “On August 17, 2024, the Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office hosted the 3rd Annual Gun Buyback Event at Redgate Park. Those who voluntarily surrendered firearms received either a $100 or $200 VISA gift card, depending on the type of firearm surrendered. A $100 VISA gift card was issued in exchange for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Assault weapons and privately manufactured firearms received a $200 VISA gift card. Privately manufactured firearms are commonly referred to as ‘ghost guns.'” The RCPD collected approximately 270 firearms during the event. These firearms are still being inventoried. All collected firearms will be sent for destruction within the next 48 hours.
The turnout was overwhelming, with people wanting to surrender their weapons arriving over an hour before the event was scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Attendees at today’s event included various sworn and professional RCPD personnel, elected members of the Rockville City Council, and Assistant District Attorney Peter Feeney. Police Chief Victor Brito said, “This event was an incredible success and was made possible by our partnerships with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Rockville City Council.”
