“Gun buyback programs” are typically collaborations organized with public funds by local cities and their police departments in an effort to address gun violence and enhance public safety by removing unwanted guns using financial incentives. These “buybacks” always draw large crowds of community members looking to dispose of unwanted firearms and almost always end early due to limited resources available to “buy back” the huge numbers of unwanted firearms accumulated throughout the country.

Our privately funded firearm removal program is a unique nationwide effort; the success of our program, much like “gun buybacks,” depends on outreach, volunteers, tax incentives and generous donors. The limiting factor of getting unwanted guns out of the communities comes down to resources. Financial donations keep our program going.

Some of the things your donations go towards include:

• Programs and Services:

  • A significant portion of your donation goes directly to the programs and services that our non-profit provides. The gun safety and gun violence prevention courses we organized that are hosted and taught by local experts.

• Outreach and Awareness:

  • A significant portion of donations go towards outreach efforts, marketing materials and advertising to spread the word about our mission and impact. This involves creating and distributing materials, running social media campaigns, and organizing events to raise awareness.

• Administrative Costs:

  • Explanation: A portion of the funds helps cover the basic operational expenses of the organization, ensuring it can function efficiently.

  • Example: This might include rent for an office space, utilities, and salaries for the essential administrative staff who keep things running smoothly.

• Manpower and Volunteers:

  • Explanation: Your donation contributes to having the right people on board to carry out the organization's work, including staff and volunteers.

  • Example: If it's a health-focused charity, your funds might go towards hiring trained professionals or supporting volunteers who directly engage with the community.