2006 Boston Gun Buyback

"Behind the guns, many stories"

Boston Globe, City Weekly section, 7/23/2006

"Tragedy, danger spurred people to turn them in"

Read the article here.

Buyback collects 1,000 firearms!

“AIM FOR PEACE” PROGRAM COLLECTS 1,000 FIREARMS!

Program Ends, Message of Peace Continues

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Acting Commissioner Al Goslin, in conjunction with the Boston Police Department and numerous community and faith-based organizations, is pleased to announce that the 2006 Boston Gun Buyback “Aim For Peace” was a major success. “Aim For Peace” has taken 1,000 firearms off the streets of Boston.

"The Ways of the Gun"

"Massachusetts has some of the country’s toughest gun laws. So why is Boston flooded with firearms? The answer lies with the city’s thriving black market for illegal weapons, where the law that matters most is the ruthless logic of supply and demand."

Read the article from Boston Magazine's May 2006 issue.
They also have some exclusive stats showing where 2004 & 2005 guns were traced to.

The Boston Buyback is part of Red Sox Nation!

Official Press Release
7/1/2006

City’s Gun Buyback Program Gets Major Boost by Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox today joined Mayor Thomas M. Menino to announce a $25,000 donation to the Boston Police Department’s 2006 Boston Gun Buyback “Aim For Peace.” The program has already taken more than 525 operational firearms off the street.

“This donation from the Red Sox will help continue this important program that is taking guns off our streets. Stopping the violence in our neighborhoods takes more than just a police response – it takes all of us working together,” Mayor Menino said. “Once again, the Red Sox have stepped up to the plate for the community.”

Boston Metro - ‘We aren’t going to stop now’

‘We aren’t going to stop now’
But city’s gun buyback program running out of funds
Boston METRO, 6/30/2006

BOSTON City officials are desperately reaching out to the community and businesses in a last ditch effort to raise money for the gun buyback program, which is slowly running out of funds with almost two weeks left.

Already, more than 525 guns have been turned in at police stations and community centers citywide since the program began on June 12. In exchange for guns, people receive $200 Target gift cards, and at this point, the city has gone through more than $75,000, according to Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Darren Greeley.

“Aim for Peace” program yields over 380 firearms and counting!

Official Press Release
For Immediate Release
June 24, 2006

“AIM FOR PEACE” PROGRAM YIELDS OVER 380 FIREARMS AND COUNTING!
Program Launches High Tech Initiatives to Maximize Participation

Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Superintendent in Chief Al Goslin, in conjunction with the Boston Police Department and numerous community and faith-based organizations, is pleased to announce that the 2006 Boston Gun Buyback “Aim For Peace” is exceeding expectations. As of today, the program has netted 382 firearms.

“The gun buyback program is off to an encouraging start,” Mayor Menino said. “We are confident that this program is sending a strong message that violence on the streets of Boston will not be tolerated.I am pleased that the community is coming forward in this effort to get guns off the streets and I look forward to the continued success of the program.”

Boston Banner: Aim for Peace hits target, but more solutions needed

Aim for Peace hits target, but more solutions needed
6/22/2006
by Alex Bloom

One week into the new citywide Aim For Peace gun buyback program, city officials are already impressed with results. The buyback, which started June 12, collected 92 guns in the first two days and 127 in the first week.

“It’s incredible,” said Deputy Superintendent Darrin Greeley last week. “95 percent of those turning in guns are Boston residents. We’re trying to keep it to Boston residents.”

City of Boston Credit Union Joins Aim For Peace

Their press release, 6/22/2006:

The City of Boston Credit Union takes a stand against gun violence by becoming a Community Partner in the City of Boston’s “Aim For Peace” Campaign. The Credit Union has donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the 2006 Boston Gun Buyback program.

“Aim For Peace” Exceeding Expectations, Need For Funding Increases

from bpdnews.com, the Boston Police Department blog...

Mayor Menino, The Boston Police Department and our Buyback Community Partners wish to extend our gratitude to the City of Boston Credit Union for their generous donation of $5,000. The continued support of charitable donors is crucial to the ultimate success of this program. As of today, the program has collected more than 250 firearms and that number continues to grow.

Businesses or individuals wishing to support the program and take a gun off the street can send contributions to:

BuyBack Program
c/o Ten Point Coalition
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(p) 617-524-4331

Every dollar will be used to purchase gift cards in exchange for guns taken off the streets.

Boston Buyback is news in the Dominican Republic

from Diario Libre Online...

Estados Unidos

Buen cambio

Boston. La ciudad de Boston ha puesto en marcha un programa mediante el que recompensará con cheques de regalo de 200 dólares a los ciudadanos que entreguen una pistola. El programa, anunciado esta semana por el ayuntamiento, pretende retirar cientos de armas de las calles.