Mangano, Krumpter & Rice To Host Gun Buy Back Programs

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Acting Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter and District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that they will be hosting two Gun Buy Back Programs on Saturday, June 11th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church of Hempstead, located at 145 North Franklin Street in Hempstead and at Grace Cathedral, located at 944 Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale.

The Gun Buy Back Program is strictly anonymous and individuals will be paid $200 cash per turned in operable handgun. Not accepted are: licensed guns, BB Guns, air pistols, long guns and replicas. Guns transported by car must be transported in the trunk of the car and must be unloaded and put in a plastic/paper bag or in a shoe box.

“More than 1,500 guns have been turned in as a result of our gun buyback. This program has proven to be effective in getting guns off our streets before they fall into the wrong hands,” said County Executive Mangano. “Community support is critical to the success of this program, and we appreciate the assistance of the members of the clergy who are participating in this effort. By working together, we can ensure that Nassau County remains a safe place to live and raise a family.”

“Gun buyback events get illegal weapons off our streets and make our communities safer,” said Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice. “By partnering with local residents and clergy, we are continuing to build strong relationships between neighborhoods and law enforcement, and working together towards eliminating gun violence.”

“The Gun Buy Back program, our ShotSpotter Program and our GunStoppers Program have been very effective in decreasing gun related crime here in Nassau County,” said Acting Commissioner Krumpter.

Forfeiture funds from the Nassau County Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office are utilized to fund the Gun Buy Back Program.