The Virgin Islands Police Department, in collaboration with Senators Franklin Johnson and Dwayne DeGraff, is pleased to announce a territory-wide firearms buyback event.
This initiative provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms and receive cash compensation on-site.
The event aims to protect the Virgin Islands’ residents from gun violence and maintain community safety. It will take place on the following dates and locations.
- St. Croix: Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Fair Grounds East Entrance
- St. Thomas: Saturday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Omar Browne Fire Station
- St. John: Saturday, March 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location to be Announced.
Individuals can turn in firearms and receive compensation in the form of cash. There is no limit on the number of firearms that can be turned in. VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks noted, “This gun buyback event provides a convenient and safe way for community members to turn in unwanted firearms.” No questions will be asked, no identification is required and get cash at a fair appraised value for your unwanted guns with appraiser on-site.
On-site officials reserve the right to refuse acceptance of firearms.
