A gun buyback program Saturday in Philadelphia netted more than 150 firearms. PHILADELPHIA - A gun buyback event Saturday in Philadelphia collected more than 150 firearms in exchange for grocery store gift cards, according to city officials.The event was organized by the Philadelphia City Council, Philadelphia Police Department, the Fathers Day Rally Committee and two city churches.
The cohort previously collaborated on two buyback events which yielded nearly 400 firearms.City of Philadelphia and state leaders want legislation to reduce gun violence.
They met at the Olney Transportation Center Friday where eight people were shot last week.The buyback event comes a day after Philadelphia leaders gathered near the Olney Transportation Center.