http://www.cityofboston.gov/aimforpeace
http://www.cityofboston.gov/aimforpeace/brochure.pdf
http://www.cityofboston.gov/aimforpeace/brochure.pdf
Dear Friends,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we
embark on a Gun Buyback program in the City of
Boston. We, along with our community partners,
planned this important event in an effort to reduce
gun violence, and to get our community involved
in a proactive campaign to take guns off of our
streets.
"Aim for Peace" is intended to silence the gun
violence in our city, and send a loud message to
violent criminals that we are not going to allow
our streets to be overridden by crime. Instead,
we are encouraging our youth to reject a life of
crime and violence, and embrace a life of
personal responsibility, hope and peace.
This "no questions asked" program will allow
individuals to dispose of firearms without fear of
charges for illegal possession. It is our feeling
that one less gun on our streets is one less
potential death. In addition, "Aim for Peace" gives
community members an opportunity to easily turn
in a weapon and reduce the risk that a gun might
be stolen and used for criminal activity.
While we have gained the support of the City, and
many community partners, we need your help to
make this program a success. If you have access
to, or possess a gun, please save a life, and turn
that gun in.
Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
Albert E. Goslin, Superintendent-In-Chief
The 2006 Boston Gun BuyBack Program asks
you to "Aim For Peace" and trade in a gun for a
$200.00 gift card.
This program will take place from June 12th -
July 14th, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 pm
- 7:00 pm at various designated drop-off sites
throughout the city.
If you do not wish to deliver the firearm to a
designated site and would like to arrange for a
private exchange, call 1-888-GUNTIPS.
The following procedure MUST be followed in
order to receive amnesty for possession of a
gun when it is turned in, and to receive a Target®
gift card.
TURN-IN PROCEDURE
1. Gun must be delivered unloaded.
2. Gun must be put in a clear plastic bag,
and put into another container (gym
bag, backpack etc.).
3. If depositing ammunition in addition
to a gun, ammunition must be
delivered in a separate bag.
4. If transporting the gun by car, gun
must be transported in the trunk of
the car.
5. After the gun is screened by officers,
and determined to be a working
firearm, a gift card will be given.
6. Rifles and Shotguns will be accepted,
however no incentive will be issued.
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
June 12, 2006 - July 14, 2006
Monday - Friday, 12pm - 7pm
Area A-1 - Downtown
District 1 Police Station, 40 New Sudbury St.
Area A-7 - East Boston
District 7 Police Station, 69 Paris St.
Most Holy Redeemer Church, 63 London St.
Area B-2 - Roxbury / Mission Hill
District 2 Police Station, 135 Dudley St.
Project RIGHT, Inc., 320 A Blue Hill Ave.
Area B-3 - Mattapan / Dorchester
District 3 Police Station, 1165 Blue Hill Ave.
The Ella J. Baker House, 411 Washington St.
Great Hall/Codman Square Health Center,
637 Washington St.
Area C-6 - South Boston
District 6 Police Station, 101 West Broadway
Area C-11 - Dorchester
District 11 Police Station, 40 Gibson St.
City Links, 243 Bowdoin St.
Area D-4 - Back Bay, South End
District 4 Police Station, 650 Harrison Ave.
Church of Scientology, 1783 Washington St.
Area D-14 - Allston / Brighton
District 14 Police Station, 301 Washington St.
Area E-5 - West Roxbury / Roslindale
District 5 Police Station, 1708 Centre St.
Area E-13 - Jamaica Plain
District 13 Police Station, 3345 Washington St.
Hyde Square Task Force, 375 Centre St.
Area E-18 - Hyde Park
District 18 Police Station, 1249 Hyde Park Ave.
Lighthouse of Truth Church, 172 Ruskindale Rd.
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