All articles tagged with #gun buyback
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Washington Post
Australia has announced a plan to buy back guns following a mass killing in Bondi, aiming to strengthen gun control measures.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by CBS News
Australia plans a large-scale gun buyback program to remove firearms from the streets following the deadly Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with Prime Minister Albanese emphasizing tougher gun laws and a national day of reflection for the victims.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The New York Times
Australia announced a nationwide gun buyback program to remove hundreds of thousands of firearms following a deadly mass shooting at a Jewish holiday festival in Sydney, which was linked to Islamic State motivations. The government also declared a national day of reflection to honor the victims.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by NBC News
Australia announced a national gun buyback program following the Bondi Beach shooting, which killed 15 people, as part of efforts to strengthen gun laws and address rising antisemitism, with community support and increased security measures.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
Australia is launching its largest gun buyback in 30 years following the Bondi beach terror attack, with new measures including limiting firearms for most owners to four, accelerating a national firearms register, and tightening licensing rules, amidst political debates over gun law reforms and safety.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by BBC
Following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, Australia announced its largest gun buyback scheme since 1996, aiming to reduce firearm numbers and tighten gun laws, in response to the terrorist incident that resulted in 15 deaths. The government plans to purchase and destroy illegal and surplus firearms, impose stricter licensing limits, and enhance firearm regulation and intelligence sharing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Archdiocese organized a gun buyback event in West Baltimore, collecting 356 firearms, including handguns and semiautomatic weapons. While some questioned the effectiveness of buybacks in curbing violence, local leaders expressed hope for peace building. The event ran out of cash and gift cards, and organizers acknowledged the need to reach out to young people who are both victims and suspects of gun violence. The buyback aimed not only to reduce the supply of firearms but also to launch a place of hope and promote community healing. Elected officials emphasized the importance of addressing gun traffickers and sellers to tackle the root causes of violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gothamist
New York's Attorney General Letitia James' one-day gun buyback program on Saturday brought in 3,067 firearms, including a record 751 guns in Syracuse alone. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams has presided over three weddings at Gracie Mansion, and chess master Jerald Times is suing the Success Academy charter school network for $64 million, saying he was fired for speaking out against discrimination toward Black teachers. Additionally, schedules obtained by the Wall Street Journal show that current CIA Director William Burns met with Jeffrey Epstein at least twice back in 2014, when Burns was the Deputy U.S. Secretary of State and Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
New York Attorney General Letitia James will host the "first-ever statewide community gun buyback" on April 29, featuring nine simultaneous gun buyback events held across the state. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will accept working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site, with no questions asked. The attorney general's office will provide $500 per assault rifle or ghost gun turned in on-site at each event, $75 per rifle or shotgun, and $25 per non-working, replica, antique, homemade, or 3D printed gun. The office is offering $150 per handgun, and $500 will be given for the first handgun turned in per person.