Including today’s landmark event, AG James has removed more than 7,000 firearms from New York communities since 2019.
SYRACUSE – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that 751 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Syracuse Police Department. The event is the largest gun buyback sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General in Mid-New York, making historic efforts by Attorney General James to host nine simultaneous gun buyback events on the same day in communities statewide. was part of Attorney General James secured more than 3,000 of his guns from across the state today, including the one that was turned in at the Syracuse event. Attorney General James has so far removed more than 7,000 of her guns from New York communities since taking office in 2019.
“Gun violence has caused many avoidable tragedies and robbed many innocent New Yorkers. Attorney General James“Through partnerships with local law enforcement and public officials, we were able to host this historic, one-day gun buyback event at nine New York State locations. Every gun fired is another step toward averting a potential tragedy and protecting communities across New York State.”
Guns Recovered from the Syracuse Gun Buyback on Statewide Gun Buyback Day
Today’s statewide gun buyback has collected more than 3,000 guns, including 185 assault rifles, 1,656 handguns, and 823 longarms. These figures include his 751 guns collected at the Syracuse event, which includes his 36 assault rifles, 447 handguns, and 215 longarms. In total, Attorney General James has removed more than 7,000 of his guns from New York communities since taking office in 2019.
“We are pleased to continue partnering with Attorney General James’ Office to host some of the most successful gun buyback programs statewide, acquiring a total of 582 guns over the past two years.” Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh“We encourage members of our community to seize this opportunity as we work to reduce gun violence in Syracuse through a consistent, multi-pronged response.”
“I would like to thank the Attorney General’s Office for sponsoring another gun buyback event,” he said. Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecil“Our communities are safer with guns that we can keep out of the hands of those who use them for criminal activity and gun violence.”
“Collecting unwanted firearms is an important community service and we thank Attorney General Letitia James for her actions in ensuring public safety in downtown New York,” it said. Senator John W. Mannion“This event is a safe, responsible and legal way to remove unwanted firearms from your home.”
“Together with the Attorney General, we are proud to reduce gun violence in our streets. There are fewer firearms in circulation for Congressman Pamela Hunter“Unnecessary and unsupervised guns can also lead to accidental shootings in your home. .”
“I want to thank Attorney General Letitia James and the Syracuse Police Department.” Congressman William Magnarelli“Breaking guns off the streets helps keep our community safe. I urge members of our community to take advantage of this program.”
“I applaud Attorney General Letitia James for continuing to take proactive steps to keep our community safe,” he said. Shari Maurer, Volunteer Mom’s New York Chapter Calls for Action“New York has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to a multi-pronged approach to saving lives, and I look forward to working with her office and lawmakers to ensure New York remains a national leader in the gun safety movement.” I look forward to continuing.”
“New York continues to be a national leader in smart and effective gun control laws. As a result, we have the lowest gun death rate in the country, 63% lower than the national average,” he said. David Pucino, Deputy Chief Attorney, Giffords Law Center“Attorney General James’ leadership has been critical to New York’s success in fighting gun violence, but there is still work to be done. This weekend’s buyback will keep potentially dangerous guns off the streets.” I don’t know whose lives this initiative will save, but I do know that fewer families will be victims of gun violence, and I thank everyone who made this happen.”