Ridgefield To Hold Gun Buyback Program Saturday

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Department will offer cash payments to residents who turn in a firearm or ammunition at a gun buyback program at the Town Highway Department on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ridgefield Police Department will hold a gun buy-back on Saturday.
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by The Daily Voice

08/08/2013 5:00 a.m.

The program is being held "in an effort to reduce the number of guns in town" with a "no-questions asked" policy, according to a police statement.

Weapons and ammunition will be turned over to the state police to be destroyed, police said.

Firearms must be delivered unloaded in a clear plastic bag and then put in another container, such as a bag, backpack or box. Firearms must be transported in the trunk of a car.

The following amounts will be given to residents who turn in firearms:

Working handguns - up to $200
Air rifle, BB guns, antique firearms, non-operational guns - $10
Working rifle/shotgun - up to $300
Pre-ban assault rifle - up to $750
Post-ban assault rifle - up to $500
Magazine holding over 10 rounds - up to $20

Gun dealers are not eligible to participate in the program. The gun program is funded through private donations. It is a tax-exempt non-profit organization.

For more information, contact 203-438-6531.

Ridgefield has been planning the gun buyback for some time. Read more about the program here on The Daily Voice.

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