On Saturday, August 23, police in Hartford collected guns in hopes of getting them off the streets. Gift cards were given out in exchange for working firearms.
A total of 12 working firearms (3 pistols, 6 revolvers, 2 shotguns, and 1 rifle) were turned in, along with 3 realistic facsimile pistols.
People were able to drop off their guns Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Pope Park Arroyo Center (formerly the Pope Park Rec Center).
People who turned in handguns received $200, while shotguns and rifles received $50.
Guns from other towns were accepted, but gift card exchange was only for Hartford Residents, according to Hartford Police.
Similar events have proven successful in several other Connecticut cities.
