Crime & Safety
Pasadena Police Department Hosting Gun Buy-Back
A Peace-Source Fair will also be held in conjunction with the May 11 buy-back in Pasadena.
The Pasadena Police Department is hosting a gun buy-back May 11 for those who want to turn in firearms for gift certificates.
The event will happen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garfield Avenue and Ramona Street.
Pasadena PD described how much gun owners can receive:
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Pasadena police officers will issue gift certificates (furnished by the Pasadena Area Gun Buyback Committee, Pasadena Area Congregations, and the Flintridge Center) for all firearms. Gift certificates will be issued in the amounts of $50 for any non-working firearm, $100 for handguns, rifles or shotguns, and $200 for assault weapons.
A Peace-Source Fair will also be happening in conjunction with the buy-back and offer resources to address: conflict resolution, after school programs, mental & public health, parenting, parole reentry, policy, and advocacy issues.
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For more information on the gun buy-back program and/or how to safely transport firearms to the event, call Pasadena Police Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra at (626) 744- 7875, or email at TIbarra@cityofpasadena.net. For more information on the Peace-Source Fair, you can visit www.pasadenagunbuyback.org.
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