“On Saturday, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office will collect and destroy weapons, ammunition, explosives and fireworks — with no questions asked — during an amnesty day. The goal is to get the dangerous items out of circulation to prevent injuries and crime. Those who get rid of weapons or other items Saturday won’t face charges for possessing them, officials said. Serial numbers will be run through a national crime database and, if they are determined to be stolen, they’ll be returned to their rightful owner. The rest will be destroyed by the State Law Enforcement Division, which is assisting in the collection. A U.S Marine Corps bomb squad will help dispose of all military ordnance.” [editor’s note: Good grief - MLS] (10/06/08)