Giving anyone who turns in a gun to the police a $100 tax credit

[Bill Angel]

How about giving anyone who turns in a gun to the police a $100 tax credit on their Federal income taxes?
If someone has 10 guns and gets a $1000 tax credit for turning them in, but his tax bill that year is only $500, he could carry the remaining credit over to use the next year.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

For what purpose?

 

[Bill Angel]

For what purpose?

Police gun buyback programs are successful reducing the number of guns in circulation, but police departments have limited resources to run such buyback programs.

 

[dblack]

For what purpose?

Wondering that myself. The only answer that is apparent is "to disarm law-abiding citizens." It's not like the lunatics and criminals are going to consult with their tax attorneys and recognize that turning in their guns is a prudent financial move.

 

[Bill Angel]

For what purpose?

Wondering that myself. The only answer that is apparent is "to disarm law-abiding citizens." It's not like the lunatics and criminals are going to consult with their tax attorneys and recognize that turning in their guns is a prudent financial move.

That's true. But it would reduce the number of guns laying about that could be stolen or could be picked up by a child and accidentally discharged, killing the child or one of his playmates.

 

[Big Black Dog]

Why would anybody in their right mind turn into the police a weapon that cost $700 or $800 for a $100 tax credit? The whole concept is stupid.

 

[tjvh]

For what purpose?

Police gun buyback programs are successful reducing the number of guns in circulation, but police departments have limited resources to run such buyback programs.

No they aren't successful in reducing guns used in crimes... They remove useless broken guns from the street, and in many cases, irreplaceable antique firearms which have no chance of ever being used in the commission of a crime... All at the Taxpayer's expense. They even allow for BB guns to be turned in for cash... How many BB guns ever killed people?

 

[Bill Angel]

Why would anybody in their right mind turn into the police a weapon that cost $700 or $800 for a $100 tax credit? The whole concept is stupid.

I'm expect that you are right. Yet efforts such as the following are successful:

Baltimore gun buyback takes in 460 guns in wake of Conn. shooting - Baltimore Sun

 

[tjvh]

For what purpose?

Wondering that myself. The only answer that is apparent is "to disarm law-abiding citizens." It's not like the lunatics and criminals are going to consult with their tax attorneys and recognize that turning in their guns is a prudent financial move.

That's true. But it would reduce the number of guns laying about that could be stolen or could be picked up by a child and accidentally discharged, killing the child or one of his playmates.

Guns laying around? Doom and gloom... And your example happens how often?

 

[USNavyVet]

Why would anybody in their right mind turn into the police a weapon that cost $700 or $800 for a $100 tax credit? The whole concept is stupid.

I'm expect that you are right. Yet efforts such as the following are successful:

Baltimore gun buyback takes in 460 guns in wake of Conn. shooting - Baltimore Sun

They are very successful in gathering up stolen guns since it's pure profit for someone turning it in. And that's about it.

 

[TruthSeeker56]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

 

[AmyNation]

Gun buy backs are useless, and a poor allocation of taxpayer money.

 

[Bill Angel]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

The gun buyback program in San Francisco seems to address the problems that you mentioned.
See Gun buyback program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Participation conditions included: proof of San Francisco residency, the gun must meet California's definition of a "firearm," and the gun had to be a working firearm (no dummy replicas, plastic BB or pellet guns, or guns clearly not in working condition because of missing parts required for operation, or antiques for which no ammunition is available).

On a more personal note, I had a cousin an attorney who got into trouble for misappropriating funds that a client had entrusted to him. He resolved the situation by kiliing himself with a firearm that he possessed. If the gun had not been so readily available to him, perhaps he would have chosen a less violent way to deal with his problem.

 

[gallantwarrior]

Why would anybody in their right mind turn into the police a weapon that cost $700 or $800 for a $100 tax credit? The whole concept is stupid.

Nobody in their right mind would. But the thieves who will steal those guns will most certainly find some motivation.

 

[gallantwarrior]

For what purpose?

Wondering that myself. The only answer that is apparent is "to disarm law-abiding citizens." It's not like the lunatics and criminals are going to consult with their tax attorneys and recognize that turning in their guns is a prudent financial move.

That's true. But it would reduce the number of guns laying about that could be stolen or could be picked up by a child and accidentally discharged, killing the child or one of his playmates.

Are you opposed to teaching age-appropriate firearm safety to 1st graders? (i.e. STOP-DON'T TOUCH-LEAVE THE AREA-TELL AN ADULT)

 

[USNavyVet]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

The gun buyback program in San Francisco seems to address the problems that you mentioned.
See Gun buyback program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Participation conditions included: proof of San Francisco residency, the gun must meet California's definition of a "firearm," and the gun had to be a working firearm (no dummy replicas, plastic BB or pellet guns, or guns clearly not in working condition because of missing parts required for operation, or antiques for which no ammunition is available).

On a more personal note, I had a cousin an attorney who got into trouble for misappropriating funds that a client had entrusted to him. He resolved the situation by kiliing himself with a firearm that he possessed. If the gun had not been so readily available to him, perhaps he would have chosen a less violent way to deal with his problem.

Great. Maybe he would have hanged himself or slit his wrists instead, huh?

 

[gallantwarrior]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

The gun buyback program in San Francisco seems to address the problems that you mentioned.
See Gun buyback program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Participation conditions included: proof of San Francisco residency, the gun must meet California's definition of a "firearm," and the gun had to be a working firearm (no dummy replicas, plastic BB or pellet guns, or guns clearly not in working condition because of missing parts required for operation, or antiques for which no ammunition is available).

On a more personal note, I had a cousin an attorney who got into trouble for misappropriating funds that a client had entrusted to him. He resolved the situation by kiliing himself with a firearm that he possessed. If the gun had not been so readily available to him, perhaps he would have chosen a less violent way to deal with his problem.

Perhaps he chose a perfect way to deal with his problem. Crook.

 

[skipper]

Why would anybody in their right mind turn into the police a weapon that cost $700 or $800 for a $100 tax credit? The whole concept is stupid.

I'm expect that you are right. Yet efforts such as the following are successful:

Baltimore gun buyback takes in 460 guns in wake of Conn. shooting - Baltimore Sun

They are very successful in gathering up stolen guns since it's pure profit for someone turning it in. And that's about it.

No, more than that. The LAPD had a program in December that collected a couple of rocket launchers in addition to the typical assault weapons.

 

[Zander]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

The gun buyback program in San Francisco seems to address the problems that you mentioned.
See Gun buyback program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Participation conditions included: proof of San Francisco residency, the gun must meet California's definition of a "firearm," and the gun had to be a working firearm (no dummy replicas, plastic BB or pellet guns, or guns clearly not in working condition because of missing parts required for operation, or antiques for which no ammunition is available).

On a more personal note, I had a cousin an attorney who got into trouble for misappropriating funds that a client had entrusted to him. He resolved the situation by kiliing himself with a firearm that he possessed. If the gun had not been so readily available to him, perhaps he would have chosen a less violent way to deal with his problem.

Like hanging himself? Or jumping off a bridge?

 

[Bill Angel]

These gun buyback programs have been proven to be the PERFECT opportunity for criminals to "dump" guns that have been used to commit crimes.

These gun buyback programs have also been used by people to get rid of "junk" guns that need repair or are in such bad condition that they are inoperable.

The gun buyback programs are the same as the Obama "cash for clunkers" program": COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURES.

The gun buyback program in San Francisco seems to address the problems that you mentioned.
See Gun buyback program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Participation conditions included: proof of San Francisco residency, the gun must meet California's definition of a "firearm," and the gun had to be a working firearm (no dummy replicas, plastic BB or pellet guns, or guns clearly not in working condition because of missing parts required for operation, or antiques for which no ammunition is available).

On a more personal note, I had a cousin an attorney who got into trouble for misappropriating funds that a client had entrusted to him. He resolved the situation by kiliing himself with a firearm that he possessed. If the gun had not been so readily available to him, perhaps he would have chosen a less violent way to deal with his problem.

Great. Maybe he would have hanged himself or slit his wrists instead, huh?

Here are some interesting statistics about guns and suicides:

Firearms and Suicide Although most gun owners reportedly keep a firearm in their home for "protection" or "self defense," 83 percent of gun-related deaths in these homes are the result of a suicide, often by someone other than the gun owner. Firearms are used in more suicides than homicides. Death by firearms is the fastest growing method of suicide. Firearms account for 50 percent of all suicides.

See: AFSP: Facts and Figures: National Statistics AFSP: Facts and Figures: National Statistics via @sharethis