Archdiocese of Baltimore Collects Over 400 Firearms in Weekend Gun Buyback Program

Baltimore, MD, August 10, 2026 —

The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted a successful gun buyback program over the weekend, resulting in the collection of more than 400 firearms.

The event, organized by the Archdiocese, aimed to provide a safe and anonymous way for community members to turn in unwanted firearms. Participants could exchange firearms for compensation, though the specific details of the compensation were not provided.

The total number of firearms collected surpassed initial expectations, with the Archdiocese reporting a final count of over 400 weapons. The types of firearms collected ranged from handguns to rifles, though a detailed breakdown was not immediately available.

The initiative is part of broader efforts within the community to address gun violence and promote public safety. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has not yet released specific plans for the collected firearms beyond their secure storage and eventual disposal, in accordance with relevant regulations.

Further details regarding the program’s logistics, including the exact dates, times, and locations of the event, were not provided in the summary information. The contractor responsible for managing the buyback process also remains unnamed.

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