MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATED - Memphis Police said Monday 138 firearms were recovered during their annual "Groceries or Gas for Guns" event this past weekend.
The goal was to get guns off the streets of Memphis in an effort to battle back against the rising crime numbers.
Folks who brought up to three guns got a $50 Kroger gift card, and those who brought an assault rifle got a $100 gift card.
It was held at Hickory Ridge Mall in the parking lot. MPD said the event was anonymous, and people could just pull up and drop off the guns in exchange for the gift cards.
The Memphis Fire Department was also on hand giving out COVID-19 vaccinations.