Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Police Department will be hosting a gun buy-back event this Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Antioch Holiness Church (2516 NE 8th Ave.).

This initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in our community, making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Participants can turn in firearms anonymously, no questions asked, and receive a gift card in return.

GPD asks the public to following these directions for safety:

• Follow the directions below, as well the directions provided by the department members at the event. Communication is key!
• Prior to arrival, please place your unloaded firearm in the trunk of your car, preferably in a box or some type of case or container;
• Upon arrival, turn on the safety flashers on your vehicle.
• Donors will be directed to an identified staging area where GPD personnel will advise the donors and any other occupants of the vehicle not to handle any firearms and wait for further instructions from uniformed personnel.
• Please DO NOT reach for or handle any firearm(s).