[Quiller]

Okay, something I've always wondered about the "(blank) for guns" programs.

Suppose my local friendly whoever has a "cash for guns" program and offers, say, $50 for gun turn-ins, "no questions asked."

Suppose I stand outside, and preview the guns coming in, and for the ones I like, I offer $75, providing I ask straight up, "Is this gun stolen or has it been used in a crime?" and get a "No." answer.

What could the police do about it?

[Right Brother]

So you can rob a bank, shoot the teller, get rid of the gun, and refuel the getaway vehicle. Cool.

[Sacajaweau]

They were paying cash for guns up in Rochester NY. They found out the dudes were using the money to upgrade.

[facedown]

What could the police do about it?

Arrest you for disturbing the peace.

I kid you not.

[djf]

Depends on the state.

Some states allow private individual-to-individual sales.

Some states require private sales to be “mediated” by someone (gun shop, whatever) with an FFL.