Tampa Police deserve a lot of credit for doing their job in the face of unknown danger each and every day. Thanks to a sponsored gun buyback event held on Saturday, December 10, their jobs just got a little bit safer. More than one thousand guns were turned in during the first-ever Tampa-area gun event, held at the Seminole Heights Baptist Church. Each gun that was turned in yielded $50 for the person who turned it on, regardless of whether or not it was in working condition or the size. The police followed a "No Questions Asked" policy when accepting guns, and the success of the event made the streets of Tampa slightly safer.
Tampa home security and resident safety have been greatly improved thanks to this event. Of course, the gun buyback had some important sponsors who helped make the event possible. The Tampa Bay Lightening NHL hockey team contributed $12,500 towards the gun owner payments. Kelly Curtis, a Tampa police widow, also contributed $5000 through her new charity fund she started in honor of her husband who was killed in the line of duty. She hopes to help prevent more police officer deaths.
Many of the gun owners who turned over handguns, rifles, and sawed-off shotguns, simply did not know what to do with them. Some had been inherited from relatives, or discovered stored in an attic or garage. Others were broken or unusable. By getting the guns off the street, they cannot be stolen by criminals and used for crime. Even a broken handgun can be used to threaten and rob, without revealing that it doesn't work. All guns turned into the Tampa Police department will be checked against crime records for possible involvement in a crime. After, all guns will be completely destroyed.
If you have working or non-working guns which you do not need, call your local police department for information on how to properly dispose of the gun. Each gun destroyed can lead to one or more lives being saved and fewer crimes. Fewer guns on the streets helps decrease violent crimes and increase home security. If you own a registered gun, and it is stolen, you can hold some responsibility. Gun accidents also occur each day, so removing a gun from your home can save the life of a child or adult you love too. When gun owners exercise safety, caution, and good judgment, the streets are safer for residents and police officers alike.
Tampa home security and resident safety have been greatly improved thanks to this event. Of course, the gun buyback had some important sponsors who helped make the event possible. The Tampa Bay Lightening NHL hockey team contributed $12,500 towards the gun owner payments. Kelly Curtis, a Tampa police widow, also contributed $5000 through her new charity fund she started in honor of her husband who was killed in the line of duty. She hopes to help prevent more police officer deaths.
Many of the gun owners who turned over handguns, rifles, and sawed-off shotguns, simply did not know what to do with them. Some had been inherited from relatives, or discovered stored in an attic or garage. Others were broken or unusable. By getting the guns off the street, they cannot be stolen by criminals and used for crime. Even a broken handgun can be used to threaten and rob, without revealing that it doesn't work. All guns turned into the Tampa Police department will be checked against crime records for possible involvement in a crime. After, all guns will be completely destroyed.
If you have working or non-working guns which you do not need, call your local police department for information on how to properly dispose of the gun. Each gun destroyed can lead to one or more lives being saved and fewer crimes. Fewer guns on the streets helps decrease violent crimes and increase home security. If you own a registered gun, and it is stolen, you can hold some responsibility. Gun accidents also occur each day, so removing a gun from your home can save the life of a child or adult you love too. When gun owners exercise safety, caution, and good judgment, the streets are safer for residents and police officers alike.
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