2006 Boston Gun Buyback

“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.”

More Billboards going up

This one is on Tremont Street in Mission Hill, across from the Tobin Community Center.

ClearChannel has 30 donated ClearChannel billboards around the city.

Gun Drop-off Locations

June 12, 2006 - July 14, 2006     Monday - Friday, 12pm - 7pm (click each location's name for a link to their website, click each address for a map)

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.

"Street Soldiers" Boston film premiere

from their press release...
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“Street Soldiers: Uniting to Rebuild Our Community One Block at a Time”
Boston film premiere spotlights The Young Men from Upham’s Corner trying to change their lives and community for the better.
June 30, 2006, 7:30 pm
Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA

Bakersfield, CA considering buyback program

Every gun off the street means one less tragedy
The Bakersfield Californian | Saturday, Jun 17 2006 8:50 PM

Gun buyback programs have a long and inconclusive history, except to those at the extremes of the debate.

Some gun advocates are convinced buybacks have no effect whatsoever -- or worse, a negative effect. Those at the opposite end of the conversation, including many in law enforcement, believe that simple, sustained subtraction reduces crime over time.

Jack Smith Jr. likes to think of himself as somewhere in the middle. He's not out to change the world, not out to irritate the NRA, not out to mess with anyone's Second Amendment rights. He's just sick of all the senseless death.

A sampling of what we've received

In the close-up, this firearm is one of many received that have their serial-numbers filed-off.

In the table picture, a sampling of what's been received. The .22 caliber assault rifle generates a lot of interest from those who see it in person - a truly frightening gun. This gun was turned-in with 2 high capacity clips at a Hyde Park drop-off location.