A gun buyback event held today in Staten Island netted a total of 55 guns, cops said.
The NYPD said today’s event, held at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in West New Brighton, brought in 33 revolvers, 14 semi-automatic pistols, and a SKS .726 caliber assault rifle with a 30 round magazine, according to police. A number of BB guns and starter’s pistols were also part of the haul.
People who brought in handguns were given a $200 gift card, while rifles and other miscellaneous weapons were worth $20.
Two of the firearms surrendered today were loaded, authorities said.
Police said that over 8,100 guns have been taken off the city’s streets since the programs inception.
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