Harris County, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) destroyed 175 firearms this week as part of a continuing effort to enhance community safety. Deputies used a R.E.S. Corp Hydraulic Alligator Shear Model 1600 — a machine with 16-inch blades and a cutting force of 110 tons — to dismantle the weapons, which were all court-ordered for destruction.
According to the HCSO, the batch included pistols, rifles, and shotguns, many of which were connected to violent crimes. Officials say each firearm removed from circulation represents one fewer opportunity for tragedy.
Photos shared by the sheriff’s office show deputies operating the industrial shear as it cuts through the metal frames of confiscated weapons, with large yellow barrels filled with destroyed gun parts.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that the program is part of its ongoing initiative to make Harris County neighborhoods safer by eliminating weapons previously tied to criminal activity.
Residents are encouraged to report illegal firearm possession or suspicious activity to the sheriff’s office as part of its broader violence prevention strategy.
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