SleazyRider
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As I watched the news last night, I was sickened by footage of a gun "buy back" program showing the guns people turned in, now slated for destruction. We're talking 1911s, single-action Colts, lever rifles, et cetera. They're turning these things in for 100 bucks each, or in some cases, a bag of groceries!
So it got me to thinking---would it be advisable to place an ad in my local paper offering to purchase firearms? Here's what I had in mind:
"Lawful buyer of firearms wishes to purchase legally owned rifles, shotguns, and handguns in any condition. New York State only, cash paid." (Or similar verbiage.)
Good/bad idea? Safe? Would it invite an interview with my local PD? I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. I'm not a rich man, nor am I a "motivated buyer" to the extent that I'd pay top dollar, but I certainly wouldn't pass up a bargain if I could find one, especially if it's a gun that's been just kicking around the house collecting dust.
So it got me to thinking---would it be advisable to place an ad in my local paper offering to purchase firearms? Here's what I had in mind:
"Lawful buyer of firearms wishes to purchase legally owned rifles, shotguns, and handguns in any condition. New York State only, cash paid." (Or similar verbiage.)
Good/bad idea? Safe? Would it invite an interview with my local PD? I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. I'm not a rich man, nor am I a "motivated buyer" to the extent that I'd pay top dollar, but I certainly wouldn't pass up a bargain if I could find one, especially if it's a gun that's been just kicking around the house collecting dust.