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Fairfax police want safe disposal of firearms, ammunition
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Date: June 24, 2014 02:20PM
Fairfax police want safe disposal of firearms, ammunition
http://www.insidenova.com/news/crime_police/fairfax/fairfax-police-want-safe-disposal-of-firearms-ammunition/article_af37da24-fbbb-11e3-b9a4-0019bb2963f4.html
Fairfax County police suggest residents follow these tips if they want authorities to dispose of firearms or ammunition that they no longer wish to keep or have encountered while assisting an aging family member during a move.
The quickest and easiest way for residents to get rid of firearms or ammunition is to call the non-emergency police dispatch number at (703) 691-2131 and request that an officer come to their home. Residents should leave the weapon in a safe location and direct the officer to it. The officer will ensure the firearm is unloaded and rendered safe before taking possession of it, police said.
Some residents prefer to deliver the weapon or ammunition to their local district police station. While this is not the preferred method, it is acceptable, police said.
Police ask residents who choose this method to call their district station before arriving there and advise authorities that they will be delivering a weapon or ammunition for disposal. Residents should ensure the weapon is unloaded and place it in the trunk or rear of their vehicle, separate from any ammunition.
Residents should have their driver’s license or other identification with them. When they arrive at the station, they should leave the weapon or ammunition secured in their vehicle and should not bring the weapon into the police station, authorities said.
After residents speak with the person staffing the front desk, police will call an officer into the station to take a report and assume possession of the weapon or ammunition.
As always, residents should treat every weapon as if it is loaded, keep it pointed in a safe direction and keep their fingers off the trigger. Those who are not comfortable handling the firearm or are unsure of how to make it safe should have a sworn police officer come to their home and collect the weapon.
http://www.insidenova.com/news/crime_police/fairfax/fairfax-police-want-safe-disposal-of-firearms-ammunition/article_af37da24-fbbb-11e3-b9a4-0019bb2963f4.html
Fairfax County police suggest residents follow these tips if they want authorities to dispose of firearms or ammunition that they no longer wish to keep or have encountered while assisting an aging family member during a move.
The quickest and easiest way for residents to get rid of firearms or ammunition is to call the non-emergency police dispatch number at (703) 691-2131 and request that an officer come to their home. Residents should leave the weapon in a safe location and direct the officer to it. The officer will ensure the firearm is unloaded and rendered safe before taking possession of it, police said.
Some residents prefer to deliver the weapon or ammunition to their local district police station. While this is not the preferred method, it is acceptable, police said.
Police ask residents who choose this method to call their district station before arriving there and advise authorities that they will be delivering a weapon or ammunition for disposal. Residents should ensure the weapon is unloaded and place it in the trunk or rear of their vehicle, separate from any ammunition.
Residents should have their driver’s license or other identification with them. When they arrive at the station, they should leave the weapon or ammunition secured in their vehicle and should not bring the weapon into the police station, authorities said.
After residents speak with the person staffing the front desk, police will call an officer into the station to take a report and assume possession of the weapon or ammunition.
As always, residents should treat every weapon as if it is loaded, keep it pointed in a safe direction and keep their fingers off the trigger. Those who are not comfortable handling the firearm or are unsure of how to make it safe should have a sworn police officer come to their home and collect the weapon.