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Georgia police department collects 40 guns in buyback event April 3, 2021 GMT ALBANY, Ga. (AP) A Georgia police department says it collected a few dozen firearms during a gun buyback event. Police in Albany handed out $4,500 worth of gift cards in exchange for 40 guns during the four-hour event outside the Albany Civic Center, WALB-TV reported. People exchanging weapons Thursday traded in handguns, long rifles and even a sawed-off shotgun. Albany Police Capt. Benita Childs said gunowners she spoke with during the buyback seemed to be responsible people, with some saying they wanted weapons out of their homes to protect their grandchildren. ADVERTISEMENT ....
40 guns traded in during APDâs gun buyback event 40 guns traded in during APDâs gun buyback event By Bobby Poitevint | April 1, 2021 at 11:23 PM EDT - Updated April 2 at 12:08 AM ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany police said residents can rest a little easier now that 40 fewer guns are out in the city. âWe had our first car 30 minutes before we even started,â said Capt. Benita Childs with the Albany Police Department (APD). Captain Benita Childs (Source: WALB) APD held its gun buyback event Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. near the Albany Civic Center. In total, 40 guns were collected and $4,500 was given away in gift cards in exchange for those weapons, according to Albany City Commissioner Chad Warbintgon, who has been a big supporter of the event. ....