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08/19/2012 10:37 AM

Over 500 Guns Bought Back By Police At Jamaica Church

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A gun buyback in Jamaica, Queens took more than 500 weapons off the streets on Saturday.

Police say 245 revolvers, 168 semi-automatic pistols and several rifles and shotguns were among the weapons surrendered at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church.

Working handguns were exchanged for $200 bank cards. Rifles, shotguns and BB guns were turned in for $20 with no questions asked.

Police say more than 8,200 weapons have been recovered since the city first launched its buyback program.