147 Firearms Turned in at Rockland County Gun Buyback

by Monsey.info

A gun buyback event hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James was a great success, buying back 147 firearms.

The event was done in concert with the Clarkstown Police Department on Wednesday at the East Spring Valley Fire District.

“Gun violence is an ongoing threat to public safety and it jeopardizes the welfare of our families and children,” said James. “Getting these dangerous weapons off our streets is essential to eradicating gun violence and protecting communities from harm.”

The breakdown of guns collected at the event is listed below:

-57 handguns
-63 rifles and shotguns
-4 assault rifles
-23 non-working or antique guns