Harris County, City of Houston hosts its 3rd gun buyback event in Northeast Houston.

HOUSTON — Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with the City of Houston, held their third gun buyback event Saturday.

Residents can turn their guns into gift cards by leaving them at Alexander Deussen Park, located at 12303 Sonnier Street in northeast Houston.

Officials said the event did not accept ghost or custom-made pistols.

The organizers reminded the owners to unload the weapon before arrival and transport it in the trunk of the car.

The number of gift cards was limited and ranged from $50 to $200 depending on the type of weapon.

RELATED CONTENT:

County Commissioner Harris Ellis, Houston Mayor Turner, and Sheriff Gonzalez Announce Houston’s Third Gun Buyback Scheduled This Month

Houston council approves $539,000 for future gun buyback programs, studies show it does not deter gun crime

Community leaders and organizations are giving away 1,000 gun safes and locks, urging people to keep firearms out of the hands of children and criminals.

City may restructure gun buyback program guidelines after ‘ghost gun’ money raises attention

‘It’s a work in progress’: Houston is ahead of all major cities in reducing violent crime, Mayor Turner says.