MENU give now! Home > About > Events gun buyback event On December 4, 2021, the Evanston Police Department will be partnering with the Evanston Community Foundation, Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Ms. Carolyn Murray to host a gun buyback event. The event will take place at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1113 Clark Street in Evanston from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. effort to prevent gun violence This event is the culmination of Ms. Murray’s efforts to end gun violence after the tragic murder of her son, Justin Murray, in 2012. Ms. Murray’s dedication to preventing gun violence related deaths has spearheaded yearly successful gun buyback events in Evanston dating back to 2012. buyback event With community safety being the goal and priority, the gun buyback event allows residents to turn in unwanted guns. An unwanted gun is at an increased risk of being stolen and used illegally. It is also an opportunity for at-risk community members to turn in guns and turn away from criminal activity. This event is amnesty based which means that no arrest will be made for those turning-in guns. The event is open to residents of Evanston, Skokie, and the northside of Chicago and residents must show an ID at the door. The event will take place at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1113 Clark Street in Evanston from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Please note: * Weapons should be UNLOADED and transported in a case, box, bag or vehicle trunk. * This event is first come, first served. * Compensation is $100 per gun and $25 for ammunition. * Masks will be required. Guns that are turned will be destroyed in accordance with local and federal guidelines. Gun Buyback Event 2021 Now! Fund Partners Annual Meeting 2021 a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.