Regina police destroy 157 unwanted guns

This week, the Regina policedestroyed 157 guns they received from the public from Feb. 1-15.

• Regina police take in 157 guns during 2-week amnesty

• With gun crimes on the rise, Regina begins 2-week firearms amnesty

The police held the city's first gun amnesty program for citizens who did not want the guns in their homes any longer.In exchange, theyreceived their choice of a one-month transit or leisure pass.

During this period, police received:

• 81 rifles.
• 30 shotguns.
• 25 restricted/prohibited.
• 21 pellet/air/starter pistols.
• 59 ammunition exhibits (not counted by round).
• Four knives.

Police posted photostoFacebook to share with the public to give them closure.