Over 300 Guns Turned-In During Latest Buyback
posted 1:12 pm Sun December 30, 2007 - Washington
Over 300 guns are off the streets after the D.C. police department held another gun buyback program Saturday. Police Chief Cathy Lanier reports 349 guns were turned in while the program ran from 8 a.m. and until 4 p.m. at area churches.
People turning in working firearms receive cash for guns ranging from $10 for air, BB and pellet guns to $100 for assault rifles or semiautomatic pistols. All gun possession charges were waived.
Lanier said the department paid $18,650 for the guns.
The program is open to residents of the District, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Arlington County and Alexandria.
A buyback operation on Dec. 15 garnered 279 firearms.
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On the Net: D.C. Gun Amnesty Program
People turning in working firearms receive cash for guns ranging from $10 for air, BB and pellet guns to $100 for assault rifles or semiautomatic pistols. All gun possession charges were waived.
Lanier said the department paid $18,650 for the guns.
The program is open to residents of the District, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Arlington County and Alexandria. A buyback operation on Dec. 15 garnered 279 firearms.
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On the Net: D.C. Gun Amnesty Program
Latest Comment on Over 300 Guns Turned-In During Latest Buyback
Diplomat
3:11 pm on 12/31/07
How much for a squirt gun? You can load them with gasoline, ya know?
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