Archdiocese of Baltimore Collects Over 400 Firearms at Annual Gun Buyback Event
The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted its fourth annual gun buyback and peacebuilding fair, collecting 431 firearms. The event, held at the Westside Shopping Center, saw the acquisition of revolvers, semi- and fully-automatic weapons, and rifles and shotguns, including stolen weapons.…
Baltimore, MD, August 8, 2026 —
The Archdiocese of Baltimore held its fourth annual gun buyback and peacebuilding fair on Saturday, successfully collecting 431 firearms. The event took place at the Westside Shopping Center.
During the buyback, a variety of weapons were turned in, including revolvers, semi-automatic and fully-automatic weapons, as well as rifles and shotguns. The collection also included stolen weapons.
This marks the fourth such event hosted by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In partnership with the Baltimore Police Department, these gun buyback initiatives have gathered a cumulative total of 1,487 firearms since their inception in 2023.
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