Communities Continue Insanity Of So-Called ‘Buybacks’

By Tom Knighton

The idea behind buybacks may actually sound good. The thinking is that if you buy guys with no questions asked, you can perhaps take guns off the streets so that they won’t be used in crimes. It sounds fine…unless you understand the problems with such a thing.

Communities of two different sizes and in two different states are clearly unaware of these issues.

First, let’s take a look at East Point, Georgia.

The East Point Police Department and the city of East Point are hosting their annual Gun Buyback event on Oct 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Point Police Precinct at 3645 Marketplace Blvd, Suite 110. They are encouraging the community to turn in their guns in exchange for gift cards. There is a no questions asked policy during this event, meaning any gun will be accepted without penalty.

According to the police department, non-working guns can be exchanged for a $25 gift card; handguns can be exchanged for a $50 gift card; and rifles and shotguns can be exchanged for a $75 gift card. There is a two weapon limit per person.

Oh, wow. A $75 gift card for a $1,500 AR-15? I bet people will …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms