Six firearms and 300 rounds of ammunition have been handed in so far during a police amnesty.
The items have been surrendered during the first 10 days of the two-week amnesty - and include four handguns, a pistol and an air rifle.
Two of the guns were from the Second World War.
More than 300 rounds of ammunition have also been handed in at police stations across Teesside.
Inspector Mark Pitt, from the Force’s Firearms Department, said: “Whilst it is encouraging to know that we have already had some firearms and ammunition handed over to us, we would continue to urge those that may have anything classed as a firearm or ammunition to hand them in over the next few days with the knowledge that they will not be prosecuted.”
A nail gun, which was not classed as a firearm, has also been handed in.
During the amnesty, which ends at midnight on Sunday, those surrendering firearms will not face prosecution for the illegal possession and they can remain anonymous.
However, the history of each live weapon will be checked for evidence of its use in crimes.
Weapons and ammunition can be surrendered at any police station. Collection can be arranged but will not be available in all circumstances.
If you need advice on how best to transport the weapon responsibly from home to the police station, call 101 before travelling.
Anyone with information regarding illegal firearms activity can also call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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