[MrFlorida]

And I doubt any were from gang bangers.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

And I doubt any were from gang bangers.

Is there a point to this, cause if there is I missed it...

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

Hmmm, maybe I will offer TWO gas cards for a gun turned in.

Or how about something of more interest like girls for guns.

[GpaVader]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

Actually they did tell us how many. If you want to know the TRUTH, read the article.

I did, and was just being a smarta$$....

This is like draining the ocean with a spoon, while in theory this helps or can. I also seen many cases where the buy back guns were stolen and sold back out again. I hope it works but I'm not holding my breath either...

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

Hmmm, maybe I will offer TWO gas cards for a gun turned in.

As far as I can tell from your posts here, and your positions on guns, I would guess you are a responsible gun owner. So, I would say PLEASE do. Getting guns out of hands of careless, irresponsible, and casual owners hand will go a long way to solving the "excess" gun problem that I believe exists.

Yeah, go for it, think how many guns you could collect for the cost of one collectable Lugar ($34K low end)

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

I did, and was just being a smarta$$....

This is like draining the ocean with a spoon, while in theory this helps or can. I also seen many cases where the buy back guns were stolen and sold back out again. I hope it works but I'm not holding my breath either...

Sorry, it is hard to see sarcasm in posts. I am guilty of that myself.

Yes, it is like draining the ocean with a teaspoon - I agree. I do not think for a. moment they expected to make a dent in their gun problem. It was a publicity "stunt" to bring attention to the public. Getting peoples attention on this topic can be hard. After 20 years people are a bit burned out.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

As far as I can tell from your posts here, and your positions on guns, I would guess you are a responsible gun owner. So, I would say PLEASE do. Getting guns out of hands of careless, irresponsible, and casual owners hand will go a long way to solving the "excess" gun problem that I believe exists.

Yeah, go for it, think how many guns you could collect for the cost of one collectable Lugar ($34K low end)

Agree that there are too many guns in our country but this buy back does not get the right guns off the street.

[Petersweeney]

Program is run and financed by gun companies to get customers to upgrade………so what’s the point?

[Blackbird45]

I own a gun and have a permit from upstate New York. So, I am not against firearms, what I heard in a news report was many of the guns that were being turned in were from people who didn't even know how to use a gun. Either they inherited the piece or purchased them because of unwarranted fear.

I know the argument for and against guns, but when it comes to home safety, I believe an alarm system is a better choice.

I also believe that there should be some enforce safety instruction that people should have to take before they purchase a certain class of firearm.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I own a gun and have a permit from upstate New York. So, I am not against firearms, what I heard in a news report was many of the guns that were being turned in were from people who didn't even know how to use a gun. Either they inherited the piece or purchased them because of unwarranted fear.

I know the argument for and against guns, but when it comes to home safety, I believe an alarm system is a better choice.

I also believe that there should be some enforce safety instruction that people should have to take before they purchase a certain class of firearm.

People should know how to operate a firearm before being allowed to take it home.

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

People should know how to operate a firearm before being allowed to take it home.

Careful, you are starting to rub up against my 2nd amendment. It's like suggesting that someone should know who/what they are voting for/on - not required

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Agree that there are too many guns in our country but this buy back does not get the right guns off the street.

I think many would agree that if it keeps one kid from finding grandpa's old gun under the bed and blowing his brother's head off, it would be well worth it.

[Blackbird45]

Originally Posted by jdulej

Careful, you are starting to rub up against my 2nd amendment. It's like suggesting that someone should know who/what they are voting for/on - not required

There are many disagreements in actually what the 2 amendment really states.
But putting that aside, I personally would not purchase anything if I don't know how to use it. Not only for my own protection, but for that of others.
When I obtain my firearm and permit I first had to see a judge because I had a record from my youth. Part of me obtaining my permit was that he required me to take some classes.

If you respect the safety of other people you should at least learn how to use what your holding.

Originally Posted by GpaVader

What it didn't tell you is that they only had 12 cards....

I wonder at what age level, pronoun and language the sign was targeted (no pun intended) to and were free pipes and drugs included with that deal?

[ithos]

The should take those guns and provide them to law abiding citizens with clean records after they pass a firearm training course.
Usually the higher percentage of legal gun ownership in a community the lower the crime.

If you want to reduce the murders, the first step is to stop the no bail, revolving door policies of the radical DAs.