The Prince George’s County Police Department is taking part in two upcoming “Gift Cards for Guns” events. The first is this weekend. In an effort to further reduce gun violence in Prince George’s County, the PGPD will accept guns from citizens who voluntarily trade them in. The firearms do not need to be functional. In return, citizens will receive a gift card valued up to $150. Participating citizens should place all firearms, unloaded, in the trunk of their cars. A uniformed police officer will greet them at the entrance and provide further instructions. Unwanted ammunition may be submitted as well. No BB or pellet guns please.
“Gift Cards for Guns” Event #1
Who: Prince George’s County Police Department
Prince George’s County Council Member Mary A. Lehman
Prince George’s County NAACP
Prince George’s County Youth Strategies Division
Prince George’s Hospital Center
The Tabernacle Church - Bishop G. Randolph Gurley
When: Saturday, December 14, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: The Tabernacle Church
11601 South Laurel Drive
Laurel, MD
The second “Gift Cards for Guns” event will be held the following weekend.
Who: Prince George’s County Police Department
Prince George’s County NAACP
Prince George’s County Youth Strategies Division
Prince George’s Hospital Center
First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.
When: Saturday, December 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: First Baptist Church of Glenarden
3600 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD
For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.