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New Orleans Gun Buyback Program Offers PlayStation Consoles for Firearms

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New Orleans Gun Buyback Program Offers PlayStation Consoles for Firearms

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  • In New Orleans, a gun buyback initiative allows residents to exchange functional firearms for **PlayStation 5 consoles**, enhancing public safety amid loosened gun laws.
  • During a recent event, **32 firearms** were surrendered and dismantled as part of this program, which has collected **94 guns** over six months.
  • This initiative is organized by the nonprofit **Unchained Realities**, which aims to engage youth through gaming and provide skills in game development.
  • The program responds to **Louisiana's relaxed gun ownership restrictions** and harsher sentencing policies for violent crimes under the new governor.
  • Although gun buybacks have been debated, organizers assert that it connects families to **city-supported gaming programs** and can prevent potential firearm misuse.

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