Guns for Money
By Tony ArnoldGuns for Money
By Tony Arnold
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“Gun owners can trade in their firearms Saturday for a cash card.Monique Bond is a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department.
""Hopefully with the incentive of a hundred dollar gift card, we will be able to at least attract some residents or people to turn in a dangerous gun no questions asked,"" Bond says.
23 area churches have partnered with the Chicago Police Department to plan the program.
The guns that are turned in will be melted.“