Charlottesville police to host second gun buyback event

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Charlottesville police want to give you money in exchange for guns you no longer need.

The department will host its second gun buyback event next Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church. The event will also feature gun safety education.

Police Chief Michael Kochis said it is important that if people own guns, they do so responsibly. Guns will be taken in exchange for gift cards. Recovered firearms will be melted…

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