Just wait outside these “turn-in” points, and offer the person bringing in the firearm twice what the official “gun buy” people are willing to pay, and you will have your pick of a pretty good array of weaponry.
Of course, this may turn out to be a risky business model, as a lot of the sidearms being turned are in poor condition or even unusable, except as salvage. Also, the authorities would be sharply scrutinizing anybody attempting to do such a “pre-buy”.
When the police pick up on that, and you ask to see what the individual has to "turn in", they will arrest him for "brandishing"!
I am guessing a lot are stolen. The same thing is going on with the we buy gold places. Kids and others steal family rings, chains, etc and get quick cash.
I am guessing a lot are stolen. The same thing is going on with the we buy gold places. Kids and others steal family rings, chains, etc and get quick cash.