Want to Get Rid of Your Guns? The Police Can Help

Don’t take your guns to town.

OK, maybe this once. 

Lakewood is partnering up with several area communities to host the Greater Cleveland 2011 Gun Buy-Back program.

The multi-community effort — including Lakewood, Cleveland, Euclid, Parma and Shaker Heights — will take place at several locations from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17.

To participate, Lakewood residents are encouraged to bring an unloaded working handgun to the at 12650 Detroit Ave. 

The gun must be in a clear plastic bag inside a second container and residents must carry the container in the trunk of their vehicle and pack any ammunition separately. 

Incentives will be given for handguns only; however shotguns and rifles may also be turned in.  According to a news release, in exchange for operable handguns — and while supplies last — citizens will receive a $100 gas, food, or Target gift card and Cavalier or Lake Erie Monster tickets. 

Participants can also enter into a raffle with a chance to win up to $1,000.

Other Gun Buy-Back drop-off locations:  

• Cleveland: Public Safety Central, 2001 Payne Ave. 
• Euclid: Municipal Service Center, 25200 Lakeland Blvd. 
• Parma: Justice Center, 5555 Powers Blvd. 
• Shaker Heights: Police Headquarters, 3355 Lee Rd.  

For additional information contact Capt. Ed Hassing at 216-529-6752 or police@lakewoodoh.net.