Groceries for guns

[BrianSW99]

If it goes like the ones they've held up here in the Dallas area, you probably won't see anything that's worth more than what they're paying for it. From what I've read, the Dallas PD just ended up with a bunch of junk. I do seem to recall they were checking the serial numbers to make sure they weren't stolen. Maybe Austin will be doing the same.

Brian

[RPB]

Here you go;
$1.50
http://www.hobbytron.com/SpringBlackMin ... ftGun.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


2 for $4.00
http://www.hobbytron.com/DoubleEagleTwi ... stols.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


$4.95
http://www.hobbytron.com/SpringSpecOps4 ... ftGun.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



etc etc etc
http://www.hobbytron.com/CheapAirsoftGuns.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now to go to HEB for paper sacks ...

[wheelgun1958]

You may be on to something there about them slapping some "unconcealed handgun" charge on you.

I could put a chair in the back of my van and do the 'appraisal' without leaving my vehicle.

[O6nop]

I sent them an email with some questions and here are their answers:
From APD:

Just some quick questions on your gun buy back program that aren't answered in the media -

Does your program include shotguns? Yes the program does include shotguns.

What will happen to these guns after you buy them, will they all be destroyed or picked over by APD and resold? If the guns are not stolen, they are destroyed. We are not going to "pick over them and resell them". That would be counter-productive to the program. That being said, if there are antiques turned in they will be converted to museum use and place in the museum at our training academy.

Are the donors to the Greater Austin Crime Commission on board with this program? How much of the program is funded by tax resources? The program is funded by the GACC. All questions regarding donors, etc. will have to come from them since I can not speak on their behalf.

From GACC:

1.Yes
2. Destroyed
3. Program funding is provided by the Greater Austin Crime Commission, which is solely supported through private donations.


CARY ROBERTS
Executive Director
GREATER AUSTIN CRIME COMMISSION
Post Office Box 27016
Austin, Texas 78755
512-560-0434 Mobile
512-482-8107 Phone
512-482-8129 Fax
cary@austincrime.org

[A-R]

CARY ROBERTS
Executive Director
GREATER AUSTIN CRIME COMMISSION
Post Office Box 27016
Austin, Texas 78755
512-560-0434 Mobile
512-482-8107 Phone
512-482-8129 Fax
cary@austincrime.org

Anyone know anything about this guy? Is he a card-carrying member of the Brady Bunch?

[RPB]

CARY ROBERTS
Executive Director
GREATER AUSTIN CRIME COMMISSION
Post Office Box 27016
Austin, Texas 78755
512-560-0434 Mobile
512-482-8107 Phone
512-482-8129 Fax
cary@austincrime.org

Anyone know anything about this guy? Is he a card-carrying member of the Brady Bunch?

Cary Roberts, a spokesperson for TCJL (Communications Director)
Texas Civil Justice League, More jobs, not lawsuits
Texas Civil Justice League: 400 W. 15th St. Ste. 404, Austin, TX 78701; 512-320-0474; Cary Roberts


both websites http://www.tcjl.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and http://www.austincrime.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; apparently used the same web designer too ... http://www.spoke.com/info/pYv8T4I/CaryRoberts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2008 interview quotes him mostly ... unsure why? http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/21649 ... -candidate" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's all i know

GREATER AUSTIN CRIME COMMISSION appears to have done some good things in the past, with past presidents etc.

[.45mac.40]

Does the APD...need a FFL to buy or trade ?

Mac .45 >>>>>>>>>>> ## %%%%% ##

[RPB]

Does the APD...need a FFL to buy or trade ?

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For a Straw Man Purchase?
GACC is funding ... APD is keeping antique ones ...

I gotta say though, if any are found to be stolen and returned to their rightful owners, I appreciate GACC funding that.

If however, they buy stolen guns and destroy them instead of returning them ... that's depriving someone of their property, destruction of property, receiving stolen property ... etc etc etc

[surprise_i'm_armed]

Just called and tried to get someone in Austin PD at this hour, no luck.

During the hours of 7A-5P, I will be calling the APD Public Information
Office at 512-974-5017, to get more details.

I've seen some reports that this gun buyback will be in CASH and some
that make me think that they will give you a debit card for groceries,
but none say what grocery store chain.

If the card is for some grocery chain around me in North Texas, I may
just take the 220 mile run down to Austin, trade in a broken .22 rifle that
I have, and visit my son. That $100 would pay for the bulk of my trip.

But if the grocery chain is HEB, no trip, since we don't have HEB up here.

SIA

[RPB]

Just called and tried to get someone in Austin PD at this hour, no luck.

During the hours of 7A-5P, I will be calling the APD Public Information
Office at 512-974-5017, to get more details.

I've seen some reports that this gun buyback will be in CASH and some
that make me think that they will give you a debit card for groceries,
but none say what grocery store chain.

If the card is for some grocery chain around me in North Texas, I may
just take the 220 mile run down to Austin, trade in a broken .22 rifle that
I have, and visit my son. That $100 would pay for the bulk of my trip.

But if the grocery chain is HEB, no trip, since we don't have HEB up here.

SIA

if you get some play-doh or modelling clay and make an additional pistol grip on the stock on your .22, in some states it would then be an "assault rifle" and qualify for $200.00 Not sure if a short dowel rod and long screw would qualify or not. You'll probably need to spray paint the stock black so it looks scary to get the $200 "assault rifle" price. ...

I used to have a 50 round SKS "deer rifle" in a "non-assault rifle" stock and also used to own a "Camp Carbine" and also some rifles typically associated with hunting in "assault rifle stocks" back when the construction material and stock determined if it was a hunting or an assault rifle (Didn't matter what cartridge it used nor what type gun it was. lol )

So, if you get $200.00 and those are HEB Coupons, you can buy an ice chest for the trip back, and still have a little cash left over.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

I just got off the blower (the phone) with the APD Public
Information Office.

He told me that the payment for any weapons turned in will
be by way of an "untraceable Visa debit card", which means that
you are effectively getting a cash equivalent.

You can buy groceries with this card if you wish, or partially pay
for a new weapon that tickles your fancy.

SIA

[PUCKER]

Hmmmm....or maybe mail-order some Cuban cigars? (you know, it's untraceable, right? send to a pack-n-mail type store...)

Oh, regarding HEB - Central Market is an HEB store, at least that's what I think my last receipt had on it. There are a few in the DFW area.

I just got off the blower (the phone) with the APD Public
Information Office.

He told me that the payment for any weapons turned in will
be by way of an "untraceable Visa debit card", which means that
you are effectively getting a cash equivalent.

You can buy groceries with this card if you wish, or partially pay
for a new weapon that tickles your fancy.

SIA

[jecsd1]

Guys/Gals,
I know it's been largely a comical attitude regarding this program but I'm not sure how I feel about all this. Part of me wants to drive the 30 miles down there and sit across the street in the bed of my pickup truck with a sign that says "I beat any competitors offer on guns" but the other half of me wants the sign to say "TEXAS! Keep your guns! They want you to disarm!" Does anyone feel similar or am I over thinking this? What kind of message does this send to the public? "Guns are bad. Trust the Police to defend you. You don't need guns." Or is this actually a good thing? Opinions please.

ps. I'm in if anyone wants to do something worthwhile about this.

[LarryH]

IIRC, some of the threads regarding other "gun buyback" programs have stated that officials have taken a very dim view of anyone hanging out in the vicinity with the intention of conducting a private purchase of those guns. At the very least, those individuals would be told to "move along", with the possibility of steel bracelets for those who refuse.

[A-R]

IIRC, some of the threads regarding other "gun buyback" programs have stated that officials have taken a very dim view of anyone hanging out in the vicinity with the intention of conducting a private purchase of those guns. At the very least, those individuals would be told to "move along", with the possibility of steel bracelets for those who refuse.

And what would be the charge? Not disagreeing with you, just wondering what trumped up "charges" have been used in the past.