“It is my hope that by doing this… we can make a difference and help reduce the proliferation of the guns that we see in our society today,” said DA Joe Gonzales. Story by AndreaDrusch.
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said his office will start destroying weapons seized in connection with successfully prosecuted criminal cases.In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales says his office on Monday will begin destroying weapons seized in connection with successfully prosecuted criminal cases.
Gonzales’ plan was announced at a press conference Friday at the Bexar County Courthouse with other elected officials, many of whom want to see gun control He is up for reelection this year and faces a challenge from Republican Marc LaHood. Gonzales had already become a top target for Republicans this November after he bucked Republican state leaders on possible abortion prosecutions and immigration enforcement.
“I’m going to get some some criticism from gun lobbies, from the far right, from gun owners,” said Gonzales. But, he added, “if you’re not possessing a gun in connection with a crime, you don’t have anything to worry about.” Rodriguez said the Commissioners Court plans to allocate $100,000 for gun locks to be given free of charge to gun owners and to set up distribution centers for them in the coming weeks. Commissioners also plan to fund up to $1 million dollars for an education and outreach program on gun safety.
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