Coming across a firearm from a late relative or finding one in storage may be rare, but it's not impossible. Figuring out what to do with these weapons can seem scary, but the Moose Jaw Police Service has a solution. 

The Firearms Amnesty Program is sponsored by the Saskatchewan Association Chiefs of Police. The program allows residents to arrange a time to surrender any unwanted guns or ammunition.

Moose Jaw Police Service's Constable Rodney Zoerb says the program is in place to make people feel more comfortable.

"Lots of people come into firearms, maybe it was a relative or an estate, and lots of people don't know what to do when they get them, and it just allows them to know they can turn over those firearms without any criminal charges."

Zoerb says the gun should be unloaded when officers come to pick it up. Once the police attain the firearms, they are logged and then destroyed. 

"Not only firearms, but we will deal with found ammunition as well," says Zoerb. "Lots of people go through other family members' residences, and they find a box of shotgun shells or rifle shells and we will also pick those up."  

He also says they are not limited to the type of firearm and if you have any questions, it's best to call and ask.  

Call the MJPS at 306-694-7600 to make arrangements for an officer to come to you and collect the firearm, do not bring it into the police station. 

The Saskatchewan RCMP is also taking part in the Firearms Amnesty Program. You can call the Moose Jaw RCMP detachment at 306-691-4670 to make arrangements to have your gun or ammunition picked up.