Hayward gun buyback event: Saturday 10am-3pm, south Hayward BART station

[DocSkinner]

I've never really understood why they're called "Buy Backs".
The state, city or local PD never owned them before, so what are they buying back?

Because all guns belong to the government, so they are just getting them back?

[CitaDeL]

Exactly who do you think this would deter? People who legally own the firearm they wish to turn in? Or people with illegal guns or are prohibited from legally owning them?

So let me get this straight: you want felons and people with stolen firearms to keep them? Bravo.

Correct me if I am wrong, but is this or is this not an ideal circumstance for criminals to dispose of a weapon used in an unsolved murder or other violent crime by exploiting the clear amnesty that the authorities are offering?

So, what would your preference be? A felon or criminal in possession of the evidence that could be used against them to ensure a conviction or a criminal using the the bogus buyback to destroy evidence linking them to any crime?

I believe that detering cooperation with organized efforts to remove firearms from the 'streets' will make the law-abiding reconsider taking the gun into a firearms dealer (would be helpful if they were on the spot) as well as freak out the bad guys who deserve to sweat out their guilt for their criminal enterprises.

These gun 'buybacks' do not make the public 'safer' no matter how you spin it. A felon in possession of a stolen gun or a gun used in a crime (or even one that hasnt) is a GOOD thing- because it establishes a chain of evidence that will build a case against them in court if they happen to be caught with it.

[Pig Rifle]

Bolt-action shotguns? Saturday Night Specials? Hey ryang, do you know what a barrel shroud is? Hahahahaha....

[onedavetoomany]

I live a few miles away from South Hayward BART. Last year, our house was burglarized and several firearms were among the items stolen. If the thief sold my guns to the Hayward Police, would the police be required to return them to me? The serial numbers were given in the original police report.

[GOEX FFF]

Bolt-action shotguns? Saturday Night Specials? Hey ryang, do you know what a barrel shroud is? Hahahahaha....

In all fairness... yes, there have been a number of Bolt action shotguns made.
Mossberg making the most.. such as -

Mossberg Model 190
Mossberg 195K-A
Mossberg 185 D-B
Mossberg 20 gauge Model 85-A

There are more...

Marlin (Glenfield) also made the Model 55 SuperGoose that was a bolt action shotgun.
As well as other companies such as JC Higgins... and Stevens with their Mod.59A in .410.

[sv_1]

Bolt-action shotguns? Saturday Night Specials? Hey ryang, do you know what a barrel shroud is? Hahahahaha....

If you'd like to borrow mine to go crow hunting, id be more than happy to oblige

Though it lacks a shoulder thingie...

[Shadowdrop]

What a great way to get rid of a murder weapon...

[Wherryj]

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/201...buy-back-event


Perhaps the time to sell some AK flats



Hayward Police Holding Gun Buy-Back Event disarm dangerous situations in Hayward before they happenannual gun buy-back

How's that working Hayward? With this annual buy back, I'd assume that they've "disarmed" pretty much every dangerous situation in Hayward by now?

[Wherryj]

Correct me if I am wrong, but is this or is this not an ideal circumstance for criminals to dispose of a weapon used in an unsolved murder or other violent crime by exploiting the clear amnesty that the authorities are offering?

So, what would your preference be? A felon or criminal in possession of the evidence that could be used against them to ensure a conviction or a criminal using the the bogus buyback to destroy evidence linking them to any crime?

I believe that detering cooperation with organized efforts to remove firearms from the 'streets' will make the law-abiding reconsider taking the gun into a firearms dealer (would be helpful if they were on the spot) as well as freak out the bad guys who deserve to sweat out their guilt for their criminal enterprises.

These gun 'buybacks' do not make the public 'safer' no matter how you spin it. A felon in possession of a stolen gun or a gun used in a crime (or even one that hasnt) is a GOOD thing- because it establishes a chain of evidence that will build a case against them in court if they happen to be caught with it.

It is indeed a perfect way for a criminal to dispose of a murder weapon-NO questions asked AND they get PAID for it.

[383green]

It is indeed a perfect way for a criminal to dispose of a murder weapon-NO questions asked AND they get PAID for it.

A great opportunity, indeed, for any criminals who are too stupid to figure out how to render their murder weapon unrecognizable with a stolen angle grinder or welding torch.

[Monte]

I consider a gun buy-back to be comparable to a book-burning. While a book-burning might be a convenient way to get rid of one's unwanted heretical texts, it fosters disrespect for a fundamental right and perpetuates ignorant ideas about objects having some inherent evil separate from the actions of their owners.

I couldn't agree more. Very well put.

[dfletcher]

Gee, there's a term out there for an operation that takes in often stolen merchendise and gives back just a few cents on the dollar. I think it's illegal. Hmm, now what's that called ......?

[AAShooter]

. . . I consider a gun buy-back to be comparable to a book-burning. While a book-burning might be a convenient way to get rid of one's unwanted heretical texts, it fosters disrespect for a fundamental right and perpetuates ignorant ideas about objects having some inherent evil separate from the actions of their owners.

Well stated . . . I wish I had written that.

[383green]

Gee, there's a term out there for an operation that takes in often stolen merchendise and gives back just a few cents on the dollar. I think it's illegal. Hmm, now what's that called ......?

Fence.

[Havoc70]

So how much has crime dropped in Hayward since this event? My bet is on 0%.