Denver Broncos collect 189 firearms at first gun buyback event

DENVER — The Denver Broncos collected 189 firearms at Empower Field Saturday during the first of eight gun buyback events that will be hosted this year by the team and the nonprofit RAWtools.

In an effort to reduce gun violence in the community, the Broncos announced their partnership with the nonprofit, Denver City Councilmember Amanda Sawyer and Aurora At-Large Councilmember Curtis Gardner in a press release on March 3.

During the event on Saturday, attendees were also able to see how a gun is turned into a garden tool and community voices were able to share how their lives have been impacted by gun violence.