ESTEVAN — Between March 21 and April 10, residents of Saskatchewan are encouraged to contact their local police or conservation office to arrange to surrender unwanted firearms, replica firearms and/or ammunition.
The Estevan Police Service and RCMP detachments in southeast Saskatchewan are among those participating.
People can surrender their unwanted firearms, replica or imitation firearms, ammunition and parts of firearms. During that period, police will not pursue any charges in relation to the unauthorized possession of firearms that are surrendered. The firearms will be checked to determine if they are involved in any ongoing investigation and then destroyed.
People are encouraged to contact the Estevan Police Service to make arrangements. Officers will pick up the firearms and ammunition from people’s homes. Please do not transport the firearms yourselves, as it presents a safety risk and could have criminal implications.
The amnesty period coincides with the launch of a campaign promoting firearms safety by the newly-created Saskatchewan Firearms Office. It promotes safe practices to prevent accidents and mitigate loss or theft.
An example of an unwanted firearm would be a firearm inherited as part of an estate, but no longer wanted by the surviving relative. The amnesty also extends to replica or imitation firearms, and any unwanted ammunition or parts of firearms.
