City of Santa Fe, NM

04/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/26/2024 11:17

‘Guns to Gardens’ Gun Buyback Event May 11 in Santa Fe

SANTA FE, April 26, 2024 - The City of Santa Fe, The First Judicial District of Attorney's Office, and the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) are partnering with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence (NMGPV) for a 2024 Gun Buyback Event.

The buyback event will be on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 am until 12 pm at the Santa Fe Municipal Courthouse parking lot.

NMPGV is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to reduce firearm injury and death through education, public health, advocacy, and public awareness in order to protect the safety of our families and communities.

"I'm deeply grateful to New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, the DA's office, and the Santa Fe Police for cooperating in another gun buyback program," said City of Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber. "We know from past experience that buyback programs are one effective way to get guns off our streets. They literally turn weapons into garden tools. Thanks to all involved for making Santa Fe a safer City."

The event is a safe surrender event facilitated by NMPGV and no information is retained on the participant turning in the firearms. Participants can turn in as many firearms as they like, but they must be in working condition and unloaded. No 3-D printed guns will be accepted.

Guns should be kept in the trunks of all vehicles. NMPGV will provide participants gift card/s in exchange for each firearm turned in. Ghost guns will be accepted, but no gift card will be given.

The gift cards are purchased by NMPGV and not at the expense of the District Attorney's Office nor the SFPD. The value of the gift card is dependent on the firearm turned in:

  • $250 for an assault-style weapon

  • $200 for a semi-automatic firearm

  • $100 for long guns, revolvers, and pistols

Gift cards will be for Brewer Gas, Target, Walmart, Amazon and Smiths. NMPGV will also be providing gun locks to gun owners free of charge.

Once the surrender is completed and gift card issued, SFPD personnel will assist with conducting a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) inquiry on the surrendered firearms to ensure they are not stolen. If a firearm is determined to be stolen, the firearm will be entered into evidence and the rightful owner contacted to retrieve their property.

Participants will be required to stay in their car and, if possible, store firearm/s in the trunk of the vehicle.