City of Evanston issued the following announcement on Oct. 30.
On Saturday, December 5, Evanston Police will be partnering with the Evanston Community Foundation, Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, and Carolyn Murray to host a gun buyback event. The event will take place at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1711 Simpson St., in Evanston from noon until 4 p.m.
Gun violence continues to be an issue that plagues our society and has directly affected Evanston. With community safety being the goal and priority, this event allows for Evanston residents to turn in any unwanted firearms so they are not at risk of being stolen or misused. This event is amnesty based which means that no arrest will be made for those turning in guns. The event is also open to residents of Skokie and the northside of Chicago.
Please Note:
- Guns must be unloaded, fully assembled, and operable
- Weapons should be transported in a case, bag, box or other supporting item or in the trunk of a vehicle
- Must have ID and be a resident of Evanston, Skokie or Northside of Chicago
- First come, first served
- $100 per gun
- Ammo and other gun related items can also be brought in
- Amnesty based = No arrests
- Masks are required to attend the event
- Social distancing must be practiced
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Evanston
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