The Fremont Police Department has said that two recent gun buyback events were a resounding success.   Nearly 340 weapons were collected, according to a department spokesperson.  Among the items turned in were rifles, hand guns and shotguns.  Officers distributed more than $50,000 to those who chose to hand over weapons.

Pittsburg Police Department officials also had positive things to say about their event.  Officers there distributed more than $56,000 to those who turned in old or unwanted guns.  They collected more than 290 weapons in total, they said.

Numerous charities reportedly donated funds to help support the buyback program.  This included …