On a sunny Saturday at Scherer Park, the Long Beach Police Department took a step toward curbing the local threat of gun violence by hosting a Gun Buy Back event. The event, which unfolded in the park’s spacious parking lot off Atlantic Avenue, saw a total of 190 firearms turned in by local residents, all in exchange for gift cards. This initiative was part of a wider strategy aimed at reducing the number of firearms in the community, aiming for a safer Long Beach.