Gun buyback program launches at St. Sabina next week
CHICAGO - St. Sabina is hoping to get guns off the street by having them brought to the church.
A gun buyback program is launching next week.
The program will pay people to anonymously turn in working guns.
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Those who turn in handguns and assault rifles will receive $200, those who turn in rifles will receive $100 and those who hand in high-capacity magazines and clips will receive $20.
The church says the money for the buyback program was donated by a businessman who wants to help take guns off the streets. The program is only for people 25 years and younger.
The gun buyback will be offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.