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Boston Gun Buyback Offers $200 To Target

BOSTON (CBS4) ― The city of Boston launched a new gun buyback program Tuesday, in an effort to cut down on the city's gun violence.

Mayor Tom Menino announced that anybody who turns in a gun between June 12th and July 14th would receive a $200 gift certificate to Target. Guns can be turned in anonymously at Boston police stations and other locations in the city (see below) between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. The mayor vows a "no questions asked" policy.

If you do not want to drop the gun off, you can also arrange for a private exchange by calling 1-888-GUNTIPS.

The program is named "Aim For Peace."

The city issued strict rules for turning in a firearm. Guns must be delivered unloaded, in a clear plastic bag and an additional container such as a gym bag. Authorities warn, if the gun is being transported by car, it must be in the trunk. Guns will be inspected to make sure they are real guns, before gift certificates will be handed over.

The city will accept rifles and shotguns in addition to handguns, though no gift certificates will be handed out.

The last mass gun buyback held in Boston was in 1993, when people got $50 per gun. 180 guns taken off the streets.


DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
June 12, 2006 - July 14, 2006
Monday - Friday, 12pm - 7pm

Area A-1 - Downtown
District 1 Police Station, 10 New Sudbury St.

Area A-7 - East Boston
District 7 Police Station, 69 Paris St.
Most Holy Redeemer Church, 63 London St.

Area B-2 - Roxbury / Mission Hill
District 2 Police Station, 135 Dudley St.
Project RIGHT, Inc., 320 A Blue Hill Ave.

Area B-3 - Mattapan / Dorchester
District 3 Police Station, 1165 Blue Hill Ave.
United Church of Christ, 637 Washington St.
The Ella J. Baker House, 411 Washington St.

Area C-6 - South Boston
District 6 Police Station, 101 West Broadway

Area C-11 - Dorchester
District 11 Police Station, 40 Gibson St.
City Links, 243 Bowdoin St.

Area D-4 - Back Bay, South End
District 4 Police Station, 650 Harrison Ave.
Church of Scientology, 1783 Washington St.

Area D-14 - Allston / Brighton
District 14 Police Station, 301 Washington St.

Area E-5 - West Roxbury / Roslindale
District 5 Police Station, 1708 Centre St.

Area E-13 - Jamaica Plain
District 13 Police Station, 3345 Washington St.
Hyde Square Task Force, 375 Centre St.

Area E-18 - Hyde Park
District 18 Police Station, 1249 Hyde Park Ave.
Lighthouse of Truth Church, 172 Ruskindale Rd.

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