Brantford and area police opt out of federal gun buyback program Police forces say they will remain focused on illegal firearms and violent offenders instead. Article content No Southwestern Ontario police forces are joining the federal government’s controversial gun buyback program, citing concerns about its scope and the need to prioritize police resources. Article content “Additionally, this program continues to present questions surrounding policing priorities and resourcing. In London, where a record 32 incidents of gunfire were recorded last year, up from 14 the year before, police opted not to sign up for the gun buyback program. “There are so many things that the police would love to have this money for.” With files from Michelle Ruby dcarruthers@postmedia.com Read More OPINION: A cascade of police agencies is telling Ottawa they're ignoring the gun buyback Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal gun buyback programArticle contentShare this article in your social networkLatest National StoriesNews Near Brantford