AG James announced that 638 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event in Syracuse hosted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the New York State Police, and the Syracuse Police Department. This event was part of Attorney General James’ ongoing effort to combat gun violence and keep New Yorkers safe. To date, Attorney General James has removed more than 9,000 guns from New York state since taking office in 2019.

“Gun buyback events empower members of local communities and nearby regions to turn in unwanted firearms and be a part of the solution against gun violence. Every one of the guns we recovered today was a potential life saved and a tragedy avoided. I thank the New York State Police, the Syracuse Police Department, and my partners in local government for their commitment to helping protect New Yorkers.”- AG James