ROCKLAND — Rockland Police Dept. is one of several law enforcement agencies across Maine that will participate in Gun Giveback Day, June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Lincoln County, the Sheriff’s Office and Brunswick PD will also participate. 

This event is in cooperation with the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition.

“The events, which are happening around the state, give people an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition in a legal and responsible way,” said Nacole Palmer, executive director of the Manie Gun Safety Coalition, in a news release. “Maine made incredible progress on protecting our state from gun violence during this year’s legislative session, but there is still work to be done, including making sure that guns are stored safely.”

Cable locks, which can be used to safely secure firearms, will be available for free.

Other participating police departments in Gun Giveback Day are:

Augusta Police Department

33 Union St., Augusta

Bar Harbor Police Department

37 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor

Brunswick Police Department

85 Pleasant St., Brunswick

Cape Elizabeth Police Department

325 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth

Ellsworth Police Department

1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth

Falmouth Police Department

2 Marshall Dr., Falmouth

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

42 Bath Road, Wiscasset

Mt Desert Police Department

21 Sea St., Northeast Harbor

Old Orchard Beach Police Department

16 Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach

Pittsfield Police Department

112 Somerset Ave., Pittsfield

Portland Police Department

109 Middle St., Portland

Sanford Police Department

935 Main St., Sanford

Skowhegan Police Department

225 Water St., Skowhegan

Westbrook Police Department

570 Main St., Westbrook

Yarmouth Police Department

178 North Road, Yarmouth