Safe surrender gun buyback held in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque police held a gun buyback event Saturday at APD’s University Substation. They say they collected more than 200 guns.

This marks the 24th gun buyback event held with New Mexicans To Prevent Gun Violence. This time with support from athletic programs like the Lobos, the Isotopes, and New Mexico United who were also offering tickets.

“Somebody says I don’t want this firearm, other states they go to law enforcement, and they say sure we’ll take care of that for you. This state we can’t do that, so this gives people an opportunity to give an unwanted firearm,” said Miranda Viscoli with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence. 

Among the weapons collected Saturday, organizers say they had a record number of semi-automatic guns.

They say people were still in line when money ran out. The next event is set for Dec. 7 at the same location.