Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Gun Show Breaks Out at Gun Buyback Day

I love it.

People that had arrived to trade in their weapons for $100 or $200 BuyBack gift cards($100 for handguns, shotguns and rifles, and $200 for assault weapons) soon realized that gun collectors were there and paying top dollar for collectible firearms. So, as the line for the chump cards got longer and longer people began to jump ship and head over to the dealers.

John Diaz, Seattles Police Chief,  wasn’t pleased with the turn of events stating “I’d prefer they wouldn’t sell them,” but admitted it’s perfectly legal for private individuals to buy and sell guns, FOR NOW. Mayor Mike McGinn said at a news conference the private transactions are a loophole that needs to be closed. “There’s no background checks, and some (guns) could be exchanged on the streets that shouldn’t be in circulation.”

But Schuyler Taylor, a previous gun retailer attending the event in hopes of buying weapons, asked “Why not offer them cash versus a gift card? I’m still taking the guns off the streets; they’re just going in my safe.”

(2) Comments
Posted by Owen at 2108 hrs
Culture + Firearms

  1. And when those guns are re-sold and someone uses one to defend their life, it will have all been worth it.  Warm and fuzzies!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on January 30, 2013 at 2206 hrs


  2. I am glad to hear some of those guns will go to a good home instead of being destroyed!

    Posted by Ruger 10/22 on February 02, 2013 at 1904 hrs


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