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Gun buyback program in Beaumont aimed at curbing violence
KFDM Beaumont ^ | 8-3-2017

Posted on 08/03/2017 7:17:37 PM PDT by Snickering Hound

BEAUMONT — The recent violence in the Beaumont area has brought to the forefront the need to address gun violence in the community.

Religious leaders are partnering with law enforcement groups for a gun buyback program Friday across the city.

The initiative is expected to last from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

One-hundred dollars will be paid for a rifle; $200 for a handgun and $300 for an assault weapon. Reimbursement for the guns will be made in the form of a gift card and/or cash.

There is no limit on the number of guns an individual can turn in, but reimbursement will only be made for three weapons per person.

Complete anonymity is the basis for the gun submission. No names are written, spoken, or exchanged.

No questions will be asked, and no identification will be required of the individual.

Guns will be collected and destroyed by the Beaumont Police Department.

No police will be onsite with the exception of those providing security.

If a person with an outstanding warrant desires to tender a weapon, they are advised not to do so unless they are planning to turn themselves over to the local authorities.

The purpose of this event is NOT to catch criminals. However, it should be known that local authorities cannot grant immunity to anyone wanted by the law.

When a person enters the designated site, they will proceed to the Weapons Collections Table.

Once the firearm has been received, the person turning in the weapon will proceed to the Gift Card Table.

The individual that turned in the firearm will receive their gift card and exit the facility.

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: banglist; gunbuyback; texas
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To: Snickering Hound

If it’s unrepairable and not collectable this is a good deal, otherwise it’s just for mothers and grandmothers who “find” objectionable items in their home.

The police know what a stupid idea this is, I don’t know why they always seem to go along with it.

As for the objectionable items, if they can find it you deserve to lose it.


21 posted on 08/04/2017 5:44:33 AM PDT by MrKatykelly (Guns and ammo)
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To: Da Coyote

Criminals are not welcome. (if you have a warrant you are advised not to attend.)


22 posted on 08/04/2017 7:03:41 AM PDT by jazv
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To: Freedom56v2
They are doing this in cities in Texas? Wow, we are in trouble.

Beaumont, Texas was the city where a young pregnant wife and mother was murdered during a robbery. She offered no resistance and the perps didn't even bother stealing anything.

It's a cesspool.

Robbers shoot dead pregnant mom, 19, and her unborn daughter in random attack as she returned home from a doctor’s appointment


23 posted on 08/04/2017 7:15:26 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

Wow what a sad story...Seems it was a racially motivated hate crime, tho the article did not mention it as such. Hope they find the scumbags!!

Beaumont did not seem like a very nice town, but gun buybacks do nothing to reduce crime—they just un-arm ignorant liberals who turn in their firearms thinking they are doing something responsible.

I was just surprised to see this in any TX town—except for Austin which I know is quite liberal.


24 posted on 08/04/2017 7:32:03 AM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Inside Every Liberal is a Totalitarian Screaming to Get Out - D. Horowitz)
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To: Snickering Hound

I have a pistol that’s not worth $10 (.25). I wish they would do that here.


25 posted on 08/04/2017 7:34:27 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: AppyPappy
I have a pistol that’s not worth $10 (.25). I wish they would do that here.

Yep, I might have something like that myself :)

26 posted on 08/04/2017 7:35:54 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Freedom56v2
I was just surprised to see this in any TX town—except for Austin which I know is quite liberal.

Texas is turning into blue cities surrounded by red rural areas, and not just Austin either. Houston has (or had) a lesbian mayor. San Antonio is Democrat-controlled (the previous mayor was an unapologetic Marxist). Dallas has a Democrat mayor. Houston and Beaumont are home to violent black street gangs, many of whom were Katrina refugees.

Texas is not the conservative paradise it used to be. Not the big cities, anyways.

27 posted on 08/04/2017 8:08:18 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Snickering Hound

Giving up a firearm to a buyback program to curb violence is like having yourself castrated to prevent the neighbors from having too many kids.


28 posted on 08/04/2017 4:13:04 PM PDT by wildbill (If you check behind the shower curtain for a slasher, and find one.... what's your plan?)
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To: Drew68
Texas is not the conservative paradise it used to be. Not the big cities, anyways.

Not even close. It will flip blue very shortly. Perhaps not in 2020, but not far after. The big cities are VERY blue, as in some, have no conservatives elected to ANY position.
29 posted on 08/08/2017 10:18:48 AM PDT by TexasGunLover ("Either you're with us or you're with the terrorists."-- President George W. Bush)
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