Gun Amnesty Program Yields Dozens Of Firearms

A total of 69 guns and more than a dozen kilograms of ammunition were turned in during a province-wide Gun Amnesty Program during the month of April. The program allowed London residents to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition.

Led by the Ontario Provincial Police, in collaboration with many municipal police services across the province, the amnesty program provided citizens with a safe way to surrender weapons and enhance public safety.

“This was an opportunity for those who may have had unwanted firearms in their homes to dispose of them in a safe manner to ensure they didn’t end up in the hands of criminals,” said Deputy Chief Steve Williams. “We are very pleased so many people took advantage of the amnesty to help make London safer.”

The items turned in were:

46 long guns
10 hand guns/restricted firearms
4 prohibited firearms (handguns)
9 BB guns
Approximately 15 kilograms of ammunition

All of the items will be destroyed.