MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) – 294 — that’s how many guns Crimestoppers 215 STOP collected over three gun buybacks this year in an effort to fight crime.
“It’s just a way for us to get into communities and help people have a safe and legal way to dispose of and get rid of unwanted or unused guns,” Media Manager Jerome Jones said.
Jones said through the program, those who turned in guns received $50 for a rifle or shotgun, $100 for any handgun, or $200 for a semi-automatic rifle…