The Albany County Legislature in partnership with the Albany County Sheriff's Office held a gun buyback program.

The event, was held at the Westmere Fire House in Guilderland from noon to 4:00 PM.

Rewards for turning over a weapon, no questions asked, were $200 for a pistol, $100 for a rifle, and $50 for an inoperable gun.

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The event aimed to improve public safety in local communities. Officials say the received over 100 guns.