Toy Gun Buyback Aimed At Starting Conversation About Violence

A bright green water gun, an old-timely looking plastic revolver, the box near the gym at the O’Fallon Recreation Complex in north St. Louis City quickly started filling up with toy guns.

In return, parents like Liza Pleas received things like soccer balls and coloring books.

She dropped off a couple of toy guns her 10-year-old son received for Christmas.

“I don’t allow my son to play with guns,” Pleas said. “I don’t allow him to play with violent video games, none of that. I brought them here today so they can learn there’s more to life than playing with toy guns, because toy guns can lead you to playing with a real gun.”

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