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  • Sully

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    Found this to be funny...

    http://www.independencedeclaration....k-gets-jacked-turns-into-a-damn-gun-show-lol/

    Police officers in Seattle, Washington held their first gun buyback program in 20 years this weekend, underneath interstate 5, and soon found that private gun collectors were working the large crowd as little makeshift gun shows began dotting the parking lot and sidewalks. Some even had “cash for guns” signs prominently displayed.
    Police stood in awe as gun enthusiasts and collectors waved wads of cash for the guns being held by those standing in line for the buyback program.

    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.”

    People were reportedly, at one point, jumping out of vehicles whilst sitting in traffic – making on the spot deals with the gun dealers.

    But the BuyBack wasn’t a bust. On the contrary – their $80,000 supply of gift cards didn’t last but 2 hours, and by 11:00 am they began attempting to issue IOU’s at which point the entire crowd responded by turning and marching toward the gun dealers, forcing the police officers to pack it up for the day.

    On one last note of hilarity, the Seattle Police department claims that they will check the buyback guns to see if any were previously stolen and, if so, try to return them to the rightful owners! LOL. Brilliant!

    In 1992, Seattle police collected more than 1,200 guns in a four-day buyback program.

    Now the only question is, when will the Seattle Police department stage the next gun show?
     

    sportsbud

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    Well I'm not suprised... I just came from there and there are a lot of gun gun lovers there.. and the. Forum seattleguns.net was planning to have a big get together there and buy as many guns as they could get...
     

    returningliberty

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    Hard to imagine there's not some city ordinance that prevents private sellers within 1,000ft of one of these buy back things.
    On that note, I'm down to attend the next buy back and see what I can find on the cheap :D
     

    US Infidel

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    Alright that settles it. Who's coming with me next buyback? :D
    I'm in. If anyone hears of local buy backs, post it quick.

    Hard to imagine there's not some city ordinance that prevents private sellers within 1,000ft of one of these buy back things.
    On that note, I'm down to attend the next buy back and see what I can find on the cheap :D
    If there is an ordinance, just put up a sign to meet around the corner.
     
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    oleheat

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    Sounds like Mayor Mike McGinn of Seattle believes "Capitalism" is a loophole that needs to be closed, immediately.

    Tool. :redfinger:
     

    headspace

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    "it’s perfectly legal for private individuals to buy and sell guns, FOR NOW. Mayor Mike McGinn said at a news conference the private"

    This part pisses me off quite a bit
     

    glimmerman

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    Heck, we could have our own buyback!!! Say, a hundred of us get together with a couple of thousand dollars apiece! BINGO!!! Think of the antiques and vintage guns that might show up!!:bigok:
     

    JCcypress

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    Heck, we could have our own buyback!!! Say, a hundred of us get together with a couple of thousand dollars apiece! BINGO!!! Think of the antiques and vintage guns that might show up!!:bigok:

    My thoughts exactly. $100 Handguns and $200 "Assault Rifles?" Sounds great to me! Who says you couldn't be selective on what you buy and how much you give?

    We'd be like PeTA for firearms. Just think of all the innocent guns we could save from being destroyed! Maybe we could get Sarah Maclachlan to do a commercial for us.
     
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    ejt1469

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    Sounds like Mayor Mike McGinn of Seattle believes "Capitalism" is a loophole that needs to be closed, immediately.

    Tool. :redfinger:

    Damn "Capitalism" and that frigin' 2nd Amendment! Two of the biggest obstacles to totalitarianism! But don’t give up the fight, Mr. Mayor, ya’ll are making good progress getting rid of both.
     

    Pas Tout La

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    I have a feeling that a gun buyback in Louisiana would be a horrible flop! However, years back a hippie looking lady came to my shop and asked me what I would charge her to cut up these 2 guns she found in her dads attic after he passed away. That she was against guns and didn't want her kids to even see one. I told her that I respected her wishes and would do it for free. I put them things in the truck as soon as she left :D!! One was an old Remington single shot bolt action 22 (accurate as Hell) and the other was an old crack-barrel 12ga (afraid to even shoot it).
     

    Hitman

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    Look what else showed up :rofl:

    http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2013/01/28/big-unexpected-haul-at-gun-buyback-761-weapons/

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