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2022 South County Gun Buyback Program
Press Release
 
South County Law Enforcement Offers Cash for Unwanted Firearms
 
The Morgan Hill Police Department, along with other South County law enforcement agencies, are asking the public to turn in unwanted guns on December 10, 2022.
 
In return, the Buyback Program will pay cash and help create a safer environment where it is harder for the suicidal, children, and criminals to access dangerous weapons.
“The gun buyback comes three weeks after Morgan Hill Detectives, in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office, arrested four gang members suspected of shooting and killing two people in 2020 and 2021. At the time of arrest, one of the suspects had a loaded ghost gun.” Chief Palsgrove said. “The gun buyback program allows us to partner with our community to prevent a stolen gun from ending up on the streets, used in a homicide, suicide, or an accidental death.”   
What:
South County Gun Buyback Program
 
When:
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center
16500 Condit Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
 
Money:
$100 for handguns, rifles, and shotguns
$200 for ghost guns and assault weapons
 
Details:
Firearms must be functional.  Limit 5 firearms per person
 
All guns must be unloaded and transported in the trunk of your car or the bed of your truck. You must remain in your car.  No ammunition is allowed.  Funds are limited to a first come, first served basis until funds run out.  We reserve the right to limit the funds paid to an individual.
 
Partners:
Morgan Hill Police Department
Gilroy Police Department
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Clara County Public Health Department
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman
South County Youth Task Force
Morgan Hill Community Law Enforcement Foundation
County of Santa Clara