AZ:Phoenix Gun Turn In (Buyback): part 3 Last Chance 11 May, 2013 (pictures)

[Dean Weingarten]

A fraction of the long guns turn in at the 4 May event in Phoenix. Mostly inexpensive guns, but note the well cared for Browning Auto 5 and the full military Mauser



A sample of the handguns turned in at the 4 May event in Phoenix. The Ruger Security Six and the Colt Detective Special appear to be in good to excellent condition

The Phoenix gun turn in event held on 4 May in Phoenix resulted in approximately 800 guns being turned over to police, most of which are destined for destruction.

About 100 private buyers offered cash for guns, many for ideological reasons, some simply to obtain a bargain.

The event was so successful that most of the gift cards were given out long before the scheduled end of the event at 2 pm.

The remaining gift cards will be given out at the Betania Presbyterian Church location, 2811 N. 39th Avenue, starting at 10 am, and ending at 2 pm, on 11 May.

As there were only about 100 gift cards remaining, it is likely that the gift cards will run out quickly.

This event will be the last of the scheduled turn in events for the forseeable future, as Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton sees no purpose for the events if the firearms have to be sold to federal dealers instead of destroyed.

A law passed by the Arizona Legislature requires that firearms turned in to government entities must be sold to Federal Firearms Dealers for market value, and the proceeds added to the public treasury. The law goes into effect about the end of July.



Private Buyers at Phoenix 4 May, 2013 Turn in Event

After cards ran out at two locations on 4 May, private buyers continued to purchase firearms, giving people who wished to divest themselves of their property an alternative to the gift cards.

Phoenix PD Webpage for turn in event

Link to article about Governor Brewer signing law to require fiscal responsibility for the resources turned in at these events

Phoenix Gun Turn In (buyback) 4 May, 2013 Part 1 l

Phoenix Gun Turn in (buyback) Part 2: Street Festival l

http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2013/05/azphoenix-gun-turn-in-buyback-part-3.html

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[clutch]

I wonder what shape the guns will be in when the municipality has to sell them?

 

[Dean Weingarten]

At that point, they would be a public resource, so due diligence would be required.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

What idiot sold the Browning Auto-5 for a gift card?

 

[Bruno2]

Whats the fuzz doing there?

 

[blueskyjaunte]

Whats the fuzz doing there?

They hokey-pokey? That's what it looks like to me...

"Ya put your left foot in...."

 

[Dean Weingarten]

The police were on site long after the event ended, as they had to take down the site and finish processing the guns turned in.

The picture was taken a little before the site ran out of gift cards.

 

[Bruno2]

Looks like they are keeping an eye on you guys for whatever reason.

 

[MErl]

Whats the fuzz doing there?

intimidation. Of the buyers but more importantly of any sellers that might want to stop at the sign.

 

[salvador31c]

Tomorrows event is being held at 2811 N 39th Ave Phoenix, AZ......I was hoping to attend and look for a few things since the group will run out of money quickly.... Unfortunately the Church is directly across from a elementary school.

Any opinions on how not to place myself in to a jam?

 

[sonick808]

it's Phoenix. Don't do anything that would be perceived as a threat and you're golden.

 

[Dean Weingarten]

You should be ok if you have a CCW. You get exemption for the insane federal Gun Free School zone law with it.

Disastrous Gun Law Sparked School Shootings

http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2012/12/disastrous-gun-law-sparked-school.html