Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Buy-Back Program Brings in 1,000 Guns
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A gun buy-back program designed to stem violent crime in St. Louis has started with a bang. More than 1,000 guns were turned in at police stations since the program began Monday morning, police spokeswoman Christine Nelson said. Under the program, people can turn in guns--no questions asked--and receive vouchers worth $50 in cash and $10 in groceries. One man turned in 100 guns, Nelson said.
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