Regina police destroy 157 unwanted guns

This week, the Regina police destroyed 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, they received 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 photos to Facebook to share with the public to give them closure.