Today, Mayor Turner announced that the second Gun Buyback will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 8, at the METRO Park and Ride located at 11050 Harwin Drive in the Alief area. The Gun Buyback is part of Mayor Turner's One Safe Houston initiative. Violent crime is down overall, and the murder rate is down 4%. On July 30, Houston Police collected over 793 guns during the first Gun Buyback, including 512 pistols and 281 long guns. Key Takeaways for the second Gun Buyback will be: - No privately manufactured firearms or "ghost guns" will be accepted. - Gift cards up to $200 will be exchanged for guns - HPD will have multiple lanes to help streamline the process. - The 150 people who received vouchers at the first event will get priority. It takes the community's help to reduce crime and build a safer environment for our families, kids, and neighbors. Exchanging guns for gift cards is the first step! #houston #gunbuyback