FB post from the owner of SSH
"Aloha everyone,
In an effort to combat the recent spate of gun violence, City, State and Federal Law Enforcement agencies along with the support of the Office of the Govenor are offering a Gun Buyback program. This effort is targeted at removing illegally obtained firearms as well as unwanted guns that may have been left in the care of a relative by the passing of a loved one, just as examples.
To be clear, this effort is not targeted at law-abiding, 2nd amendment supporting gun owners. It is not politically motivated and although there may be debate on the efficacy of such efforts, SSH is not the place to do so. This is simply an effort and an opportunity to remove firearms that may have been obtained illegally through burglaries or crime. No questions asked, no identification required.
Therefore, please, leave your political commentary out of this thread. If you'd like to discuss it, then you can do so on your own profile, other groups or in SSHOT. This post is informational only in nature. Also, leave your negativity at the door. I will moderate anyone who chooses to violate our house rules. I am also not here to be your punching bag on this issue.
To be clear, I'm a retired Combat Arms instructor/military law enforcement and a strong supporter of our 2nd amendment. I wouldn't push anything I felt uncomfortable about when it comes to our rights to bear arms. So leave the grief for someone else. The last share of this was disgusting and I'm in no mood to play around.
Some tidbits from my inquiries yesterday:
Law enforcement will run all serial numbers. If the firearm is reported stolen, notification to the legal owner will be made and will be returned as long as they are legally able to possess the firearm.
Firearm must be complete.
Gift cards will be to a major local grocery retailer.
Amnesty will be given. No questions, asked, no names need to be given, no identification needed.
Participation is strictly voluntary. You can have a mother, father, aunty, uncle or a friend safely turn a gun in.
Free gun locks will also be offered at the mentioned sites.
If you have questions, please feel free and I will inquire with my contacts.
Mahalo."