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Houston Democrats Hosted a Gun Buyback Event and One Clever Man Took Full Advantage
townhall.com ^ | 8/2/2022 1215 hrs edt | Spencer Brown

Posted on 08/02/2022 11:42:45 AM PDT by rktman

Over the weekend, Houston's Democrat Mayor Sylvester Turner held a gun buyback event in a church parking lot where residents could turn in their firearms and receive a gift card ranging from $50 to $200 with no questions asked. According to the Mayor's announcement, the funds provided to those turning in firearms came from the American Rescue Plan β€” aka American taxpayers β€” and the amount-per-firearm was $50.00 for a non-functioning firearm, $100.00 for a rifle or shotgun, $150.00 for a handgun, and $200.00 for a fully automatic rifle.

Heralded as a success by the mayor and hyped up by the liberal Houston Chronicle, the event on Saturday saw 845 guns bought back and some $100,000 in gift card payments given. But the alleged success isn't exactly what it seems.

The FAQ section for the buyback noted that there's no limit on the number of firearms that could be turned in by an individual, nor was there any restriction on the types of handguns, as long as they're functioning. Enter some creative and apparently entrepreneurial individuals who saw an opening and decided to make some extra cash.

Photos and videos from the event show authorities unloading boxes of... fresh 3D-printed firearms.

(Excerpt) Read more at townhall.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; houston; localnews; sweet; texas
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To: Cobra64

My thought since “they” invented the term. And too many ignos out there that believe that crap.


61 posted on 08/02/2022 3:36:22 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: Cobra64

Nope. $50 for a non functioning weapon.


62 posted on 08/02/2022 3:37:59 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: Fledermaus

Nope, not at all. You just need cash money. Perfectly legal.


63 posted on 08/02/2022 3:39:20 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: TexasGator

How about one that actually “makes” steel? πŸ˜‚βœŒ


64 posted on 08/02/2022 3:43:32 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: rktman

The story said $150 would be paid for each handgun. I think they owe him some more money. I’m waiting for one here in Louisville, Ky I’ve been collecting old junk rifles for years at yard and garage sales.


65 posted on 08/02/2022 4:02:42 PM PDT by cquiggy
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To: cquiggy

I guess that these “handguns” were not operable - so he only got the $50.

If it was me I would have said “These are just plastic toy guns - no money for you.”

But good for him. If the politicians can call a hunting rifle an “assault weapon” he can call his chunks of plastic a non-working pistol.


66 posted on 08/02/2022 4:09:15 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: rktman

“How about one that actually β€œmakes” steel? “

Irrelevant to your post I responded to:

“Show me a 3D printer that can produce steel parts.”


67 posted on 08/02/2022 4:24:08 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator

I know. I merely upped the ante. πŸ˜‚βœŒ


68 posted on 08/02/2022 4:25:32 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: cquiggy

“The story said $150 would be paid for each handgun. I think they owe him some more money.”

The article also said:

” ... and the amount-per-firearm was $50.00 for a non-functioning firearm, ...”


69 posted on 08/02/2022 4:25:55 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: rktman

“I know. I merely upped the ante.”

No. You inserted irrelevant info into a discussion to cover your ignorance!


70 posted on 08/02/2022 4:27:08 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: rktman

And a seller with a pre-May 19, 1986 rifle.


71 posted on 08/02/2022 4:29:55 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator

WOW! What ya got stuck in the craw Txgator.


72 posted on 08/02/2022 4:43:16 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? πŸ˜•)
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To: rktman

“WOW! What ya got stuck in the craw Txgator.”

Just saying ...


73 posted on 08/02/2022 4:52:28 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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