Pastor Troy, City of South Fulton to host gun buyback event to get weapons off the streets

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Rapper Pastor Troy will guest host a gun buyback event along with the City of South Fulton this weekend to help curb gun violence in the metro area.

The third annual event will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Butner Road Police Precinct at 3220 Butner Road on Oct. 9.

South Fulton councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs said in a news release that the city will pay people to turn in their guns, with no questions asked.

“Most cities in the metro Atlanta area have been plagued by an increase in gun violence, especially during the pandemic,” Gumbs said.

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The city will pay $100 for rifles, $75 for handguns and $25 for inoperable weapons on a first-come, first-served basis, while funds last.

Some 90% of guns used in crimes are sold by 5% of gun dealers, according to bradyunited.org.

“We don’t anticipate solving all issues related to gun violence. But, as a community, we can do our part to promote responsible gun ownership and get illegal guns off the street,” Gumbs said.

“We will pay you to turn in your gun – no questions asked,” Gumbs said. “No photos. No IDs.”

Gumbs, the City of South Fulton Police Department and Pastor Troy are helping to put on this event.

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