New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 111 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event in Bohemia hosted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the New York State Police, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. This event was part of Attorney General James’ ongoing effort to combat gun violence and keep New Yorkers safe. To date, Attorney General James has removed more than 8,400 guns from New York state since taking office in 2019.
“Gun buyback events empower local community members to be a part of the solution against gun violence and turn in unwanted firearms with no questions asked,” said Attorney General James. “Every one of the guns collected is an effort to keep New Yorkers safe from the scourge of gun violence facing our communities. I thank the New York State Police, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, and my partners in local government for their commitment to protecting New York families. Together, we will continue to work towards a safer community for everyone, especially our children.”
This buyback event in Bohemia resulted in 111 guns being turned in, including 11 assault weapons, 51 handguns, and 39 long guns. Following today’s gun buyback event, Attorney General James has helped remove more than 8,400 guns out of New York communities.
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