Watch: Texas city's ‘Gun Buyback’ event allowed people to surrender firearms for gift cards
More than 800 guns were collected on July 30.
The Gun Buyback has officially started with a line over half a mile long. We will be here until noon.#OneSafeHouston pic.twitter.com/8BzEUKNXL3
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 30, 2022
With a little over two hours into the Gun Buyback, we have taken more than 150 guns off the street. pic.twitter.com/NXLVQQxCXV
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 30, 2022
Our first City of @HoustonTX #GunBuyBack event was a huge success.
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) July 31, 2022
✅ @houstonpolice collected 845 guns
✅ $100,000+ in gift cards given
✅ About 150 vouchers provided for individuals turned away due to line cut off. They will be utilized as priority for future events. pic.twitter.com/FcvSszQFf8
