Los Angeles, California – A rainy Friday morning did not deter residents from turning in unwanted firearms at a gun buyback event held April 26 at the Lynwood Metro Station, where Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Century Station and the City of Lynwood, led efforts to reduce gun violence and promote community safety.
The event collected 336 firearms, including 211 pistols, 76 rifles, 44 shotguns, four assault weapons, and even a ghost gun—a privately made, untraceable firearm. Additionally, 35 gun parts and non-functioning weapons were surrendered. Participants received gift cards in exchange for each item without having to provide any identifying information or even leave their vehicles.
Supervisor Hahn praised the community’s turnout despite the inclement weather. “The rain this morning did nothing to slow down our momentum in getting more of these deadly weapons out of our communities,” she said. “I’m so thankful to every person who took us up on this opportunity to get unwanted guns away from their families and out of their homes.”…