Cantabrians hand in 542 firearms in one weekend

Canterbury firearms owners have handed in a total of 542 prohibited firearms this weekend at local collection events held at Riccarton Racecourse.

Sunday’s local collection event surpassed Saturday’s attendance with 200 firearms owners processed. Provisional figures for the day saw a total of 293 prohibited firearms and 321 parts and accessories handed in. The amount compensated to firearms owners today was $537,197.

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