06-024445
Media Interest
2006-09-25 19:52 -
MEDIA NOTIFICATION - GUN AMNESTY
850-900 2 ST SE
Text Release Date and Time: 2006-09-25 19
From October 1 to October 31, 2006, the Government of Alberta, the province's
municipal and First Nations police services, and the RCMP are coming together
for a gun amnesty. The program provides a safe and convenient way to reduce
the number of unwanted weapons in our communities that could potentially fall
into the wrong hands or be accidentally discharged.
Anyone wanting to dispose of their weapons and ammunition should contact the
Medicine Hat Police Service at 529-8451 to make appropriate arrangements to
turn them over. Officers will go to the residence to pick up the items.
Residents should not take these guns to the police station unless police have
specifically directed them to do so.
The weapons will be tested to ensure they have not been stolen or used to
commit a crime and then be destroyed. Weapons with any historical
significance may be sent to museums. If it's found the weapon was stolen or
used to commit a crime, there will be an investigation. That investigation may
result in charges.
Most gun owners in Alberta are responsible and are careful to properly store
and care for their weapons. The focus of this campaign is the person who no
longer wishes to be in possession of a weapon or ammunition but is not sure
how to safely dispose of it or is concerned he or she will face charges if the
weapon is not registered or licensed. This program, in particular does not
involve the registering of firearms only their safe disposal. Sgt. R.
Youngman
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