Raleigh hosting gun buyback event in August

The city of Raleigh will launch a gun buyback program on Saturday, Aug. 20.

"Our chief has done a great job of doing research ... and figuring out what works ... and what has worked in other communities," Baldwin said. "Durham just did a buyback program this past weekend ... so we will be kind of following suit."

Baldwin said gift cards up to $200 will be offered for any weapons that are turned in by owners.

"It's not about taking people's guns, it's really about gun safety," she said.

Durham buys back nearly 300 guns from residents Saturday

The city of Raleigh is set to hold its event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Peace Baptist Church at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr.