Crime & Safety
16 Guns Given to Police During Weekend 'Turn-In'
Most guns were from family members who did not want the weapons of their deceased relatives, according to a release.
Police reported a total of 16 guns and 20 boxes of ammunition were turned in for their first Turn-In Day event on Saturday.
The public was given the option to turn in guns anonymously on Saturday, no identification required. The event was part of a statewide effort organized by Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler.
In total, the following were given to police during the event:
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- Six handguns
- Five rifles
- Four shotguns
- One air rifle
- 20 boxes of ammunition
"The most frequent reason given for turning in a gun or ammunition was that it belonged to a deceased relative, and they no longer wanted it in their home," according to a news release.
All guns donated to the police will be destroyed, according to the release.
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