They said it's a chance for people to do the right thing, and participants could surrender weapons with no questions asked. CPD said it collected 450 guns on Saturday.
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The turn-in happened at five faith-based institutions. In return, they received a $100 gift card.
And, they received a $10 card for each BB, air gun or replica that's turned in.
All of the guns collected are then destroyed and never returned to the streets.
The turn-in events will take place at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
- Uptown Baptist Church at 1011 W. Wilson Ave.
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- New Life Covenant at 3400 W. Division St.
- People's Church of the Harvest at 3570 W. 5th Ave.
- House of Hope at 752 E. 114th St.
- New Beginning Church at 6620 South King Drive