Philadelphia Eagles | End Philly Gun Violence

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, more than 110 Americans are killed by guns and approximately 200 more are shot and wounded every day. In Philadelphia, gun violence continues to be a major concern and has disproportionately affected underserved communities of color. Philadelphia is averaging nearly six shootings per day with 188 residents having lost their lives in 2022 (as of June 1), indicating that gun violence is still one of the leading issues facing residential communities, families, and individuals.

"Our hearts break for those who suffer through the trauma of losing a loved one to gun violence," said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman & CEO. "These unspeakable tragedies wreak havoc in our communities and continue to occur with alarming frequency. As we search for ways to effect positive change in our society, we pray for those grieving in Philadelphia and around our country.

"These senseless acts of violence will not cease to occur without a concerted effort from those who govern our nation and make public policy. As a country, we need to call upon our lawmakers to enact tangible change and address this public crisis through appropriate gun safety legislation. These horrific disasters continue to occur across the United States. That is completely unacceptable and disheartening. We are faced with an epidemic plaguing our communities, and my hope is that we can influence our elected officials to create and pass legislation so the people in this country can feel safe when they leave their homes.

"Enough is enough! Assault weapons loaded with high-capacity magazines are a clear threat to public safety and should be banned. Furthermore, research shows that if a federal ban was still in place for assault weapons, there would be 70 percent fewer mass shooting deaths. Additionally, a mandatory universal background check could have a significant impact on mass shootings by ensuring that these dangerous firearms are not getting into the wrong hands," added Lurie.

As an additional measure to help reduce gun violence in the community, the Philadelphia Police Department will hold a gun buyback event at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, June 6, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Each individual who turns in an unloaded firearm to a police officer onsite will receive a $100 gift card funded by the Eagles and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. No questions will be asked and no appointment is needed.

Individuals turning in their unloaded firearms at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday are advised to enter Lot K off Pattison Avenue. All firearms must be unloaded and safely stored in the trunk of each vehicle so they can be easily accessed by police officials managing the exchange.