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re: NOLA Gun Buyback
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:11 pm to BMax12
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:11 pm to BMax12
I tried to sell a gun to a gun buy back in MS. They were giving $200 per gun. I had a POS 22 Rifle that would jamb. The buy back was at a Wal Mart parking lot. I planned to get my $200 and go in Wal Mart and buy a new 22 rifle
I showed up early and every pawn shop owner within 100 miles was standing in line with shopping carts full of POS guns they wanted to turn in. The $10,000 gun buy back money was gone with quickness before I even got close to front of the line to get my cash.
When all the money was gone. The cops laid out all the guns purchased on a table for photo ops for the TV news and newspaper. They gave a big speech about how the streets would be safer after getting all these guns off the street. There probably wasn't a gun on the table that could shoot 2 rounds nor did they mention the majority of the guns came from pawn shops not the streets.
I showed up early and every pawn shop owner within 100 miles was standing in line with shopping carts full of POS guns they wanted to turn in. The $10,000 gun buy back money was gone with quickness before I even got close to front of the line to get my cash.
When all the money was gone. The cops laid out all the guns purchased on a table for photo ops for the TV news and newspaper. They gave a big speech about how the streets would be safer after getting all these guns off the street. There probably wasn't a gun on the table that could shoot 2 rounds nor did they mention the majority of the guns came from pawn shops not the streets.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:23 pm to ducksnbass
Are yall thinking you would need to get there really early to take part in it?
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:24 pm to ducksnbass
This will be like when NJ announced the 30 round mag buybacks for $10 per and guys started ordering bulk cheap mags to turn in
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:31 pm to TheGator
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Are yall thinking you would need to get there really early to take part in it?
Yep. $500 is not enough for me to stand in that line. Otherwise I would go drop off my wife's old .380.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:45 pm to TheGator
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Are yall thinking you would need to get there really early to take part in it?
I would want to know how much money they have for the gun buyback program before I made an effort to get some of the cash. If $10,000 that's only 20 guns. These things are basically a publicity event for the govt/politician/police. The buyback lasts from 11:00 - 2:00 but I bet they will be out of money in 30 minutes or less.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 3:36 pm to cgrand
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damn i have two old daisy red riders in my closet...1000 bucks? sign me up
Those technically aren't firearms per the legal definition.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 3:48 pm to mooseofterror
This is definitely too good of an arbitrage opportunity to be true.... right?
Posted on 1/15/19 at 4:35 pm to F73ME
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Those technically aren't firearms per the legal definition.
chances latoya cantrell knows that = 0%
Posted on 1/15/19 at 4:50 pm to MorningWood
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About to buy up every 22 academy sells
too late...already bought them
these folks are dumb
Posted on 1/15/19 at 5:01 pm to SportTiger1
You do have to show proof of Orleans parish residency
Posted on 1/15/19 at 6:09 pm to ducksnbass
My old busted up Rhom 22 pistol would be perfect for this. I'm game. I need to look into this.
Orleans resident. Damnit. Hmm. Who do I know
Orleans resident. Damnit. Hmm. Who do I know
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 6:30 pm to ducksnbass
I hate the intentionally dishonest term ‘buyback’.
The government never owned these guns.
The government never owned these guns.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 8:11 am to weagle99
so shouldn't they be required to run the serial numbers on each of the guns they buy and either return them to their rightful owners or report themselves as being in possession of stolen fire arms(provided of course stolen guns are sold there). amazing the media pushes this shite.... this encourages crime
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:09 am to Crawdaddy
Update from the Mayor’s office:
Orleans Parish residents ONLY may turn in any working firearm and receive $500 cash, no questions asked.
ID’s will not be checked, but sellers must show proof of residency.
You may turn in as many guns as you like, but only $500 MAX will be given per resident.
Guns MUST be in a bag. DO NOT bring exposed weapons.
The event will take place from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way.
Gun locks will be available for safety.
Orleans Parish residents ONLY may turn in any working firearm and receive $500 cash, no questions asked.
ID’s will not be checked, but sellers must show proof of residency.
You may turn in as many guns as you like, but only $500 MAX will be given per resident.
Guns MUST be in a bag. DO NOT bring exposed weapons.
The event will take place from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way.
Gun locks will be available for safety.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:15 am to Ron Popeil
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ID’s will not be checked, but sellers must show proof of residency.
So what does this mean-- don't need driver's license (ID) but must show proof of residency-- what, like an Entergy bill, piece of mail, library card, something like that?
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You may turn in as many guns as you like, but only $500 MAX will be given per resident.
This is the first time I've seen the term $500 MAX. Makes me think they aren't just giving out $500 per any old gun.
This post was edited on 1/18/19 at 11:16 am
Posted on 1/18/19 at 12:12 pm to BRich
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This is the first time I've seen the term $500 MAX. Makes me think they aren't just giving out $500 per any old gun.
Turn in any old gun or turn in 5 old guns and you get $500. Bring 4 friends and turn in the 5 old guns and get $2500.
The over/under is 0 on an individual turning in more than one gun
Posted on 1/18/19 at 4:20 pm to Ron Popeil
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ID’s will not be checked, but sellers must show proof of residency.
Wtf? So print off a random electric bill from the Parrish and pass it around. So dumb
Posted on 1/19/19 at 9:36 pm to weadjust
I know someone who went. He said it was just people selling some shite that were taking the $500 to go upgrade. Good for the gun shops I guess. Sad that the city calls it a success.
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