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In reply to the discussion: Seattle Gun Buyback Exceeds Expectations, Blows Through $118,000 in Under Three Hours [View all]Decoy of Fenris
(1,954 posts)The bit about serial numbers, that is. It's good to know that's in place; out here, it's less secure, offering freedom from prosecution (which my coworkers and I were a bit taken aback by; it seems like a good way for a murderer or other type of gun-violence perp to get away with crimes. )
In regards to the profitable part (with buybacks), the guns are getting off the street entirely. They're being turned in, removed from circulation, and otherwise being put out of the hands of the civilian populace. And... now that's bad, because it's being done for a profit?
that is preposterous and should be illegal, of course. great, people make 500% profits on the black market.
that is just the way the nra wants it, good for you!
So it should be illegal to buy a product and, when it appreciates in value, sell it through fair trade?
wow, you bought a gun and made money off it. pay any tax? keep any records?
Most of those engaged in firearm speculation do in fact keep accurate records and pay taxes just like any other person, running it effectively as a small business, operating through appropriately legal channels. Others will buy smaller lots of firearms and then sell them, with appropriate background checks and FFL, through gun shows at a higher rate than they could get on the independent market.
And who said anything about poaching guns from cops? I'm not supporting the guys on the street trying to buy the gun buyback weapons, that's downright scummy and overly politically motivated. Don't lump me in with those martians.