548 firearms were turned in last weekend at a community gun buyback event in Rochester hosted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Rochester Police Department. This event was part of the state Attorney General’s Office ongoing effort to combat gun violence and keep New Yorkers safe. According to her office, Attorney General Letitia James has removed more than 8,200 guns from New York state since taking office in 2019.
“Gun buyback events empower local communities to remove unwanted firearms off our streets and out of our communities,” said Attorney General James. “Every one of the guns collected is another potential life saved and tragedy averted. I thank the Rochester Police Department and my partners in local and state government for working with my office to ensure this event was a success. Together, we will keep protecting New York families from the scourge of gun violence.”
Last Saturday’s buyback event in Rochester resulted in 548 guns being turned in, including 32 assault weapons, 306 handguns, and 152 long guns.
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