Whats your opinion ??

[shadowstang]

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com:80/...176724811.html
You will be able to point and shoot pictures instead of bullets if you turn in any working firearm during November.
Dubbed Pixels for Pistols, the 30-day initiative is a partnership with Winnipeg police, photo retailer Henry's and Panasonic.
"I'm so excited and so proud," of the exchange program, Ian Landy, president of Henry's, said. "What better way to give back to the community than offering a gun-exchange program."
Any Winnipeg resident who turns in a working firearm during November will receive a gift card for a digital Panasonic point-and-shoot camera from Henry's worth $240.
Gift cards of smaller value will also be given for inoperable firearms, ammunition and other ballistics considered worthy by police.
"As a community, it is important that we work together to ensure the safety of our citizens," acting police Chief Devon Clunis said. "This initiative is a practical way for citizens to help police keep guns out of the hands of criminals, making Winnipeg a safer community."
Landy said the program is aimed at getting old and unused weapons out of people's basements, adding former Ontario attorney general Roy McMurtry said at the 2008 event in Toronto that 30 per cent of firearms used in crime had been stolen from law-abiding citizens.
"We're not Pollyannas, we don't believe criminals are going to contact the Winnipeg police and say, 'Hey, take my gun and give me a digital camera.' "
Landy said the program is aimed at individuals who have firearms that used to belong to a grandparent, or a relative who had a service weapon left over from an armed conflict or a hunting rifle no one is using.
"To be honest, they may not know what to do with it and here's a wonderful opportunity that can make a meaningful contribution to the future safety of Winnipeg."
Landy said he hopes this will turn into the most successful gun exchange in the city's history.
The idea for the firearm exchange originated in 2008 when a Henry's store in Toronto was robbed by a gun-wielding man.
Landy said he realized Henry's could make a lasting gift to Toronto by financing a firearm exchange, which turned out to be Toronto's most successful. The Toronto Police Service received almost 1,900 firearms, more than 300 replica firearms, 58,000 rounds of ammunition and almost 1,500 boxes of ammunition.
A similar exchange was conducted in Halifax in 2009 and it resulted in the most successful campaign in that city's history.
"We don't have a target for Winnipeg," Landy said. "We just hope we can do better than has been done here in the past."
Landy said Henry's and Panasonic are picking up the cost of the cameras, gift cards and advertising. The police service is responsible for collecting and storing the turned-in firearms and ammunition.
A spokesman said the police service doesn't expect to incur any additional costs because of the exchange.
This is the first time police have partnered with a private business in a gun-exchange program. The police service has been involved in four provincewide amnesty programs that date back to 1994.
Landy said Winnipeg was chosen for Henry's third firearm exchange to thank residents for embracing its three retail outlets. "What better way than to take this program to the City of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Police Service," Landy said.
Landy said Henry's approached the police service about the offer.

aldo.santin@freepress.mb.ca
Pixels for Pistols
Turn in any working firearm (real or replica) in November to the Winnipeg Police Service and you will receive a Henry's gift card redeemable for a Panasonic Lumix digital point-and-shoot camera.
Turn in ammunition or an inoperable firearm and receive a Henry's School of Imaging gift card.
Individuals who surrender firearms under the exchange will not be subject to criminal firearm possession charges.
The exchange period is from today to Friday, Nov. 30.
Exchange is open only to Winnipeg residents.
Firearms cannot be taken to any Winnipeg police facility.
Firearms cannot be taken for exchange to Henry's locations.
To arrange for a firearm exchange, contact Winnipeg police at 204-986-6222.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 1, 2012 A3

[shadowstang]

part of me says hey i got a working gun i only paid 60 bucks for ! but the other larger part says not a chance !!

[gkram1985]

'Give up your guns so criminals don't steal em!' Kinda sounds like 'come rob my house anytime you feel like it cuz you'll get away with it'

I will NEVER give up my guns, bought them all legal when the gun registration was on, plus the only gun I have that is worth that much would be my .22, everything else I paid much more for.

I think there is a reason manitoba's crime rate is so high, and by de-arming the law abiding citizens is inviting it to get worse, how many thefts could be stopped by a double barrel shotgun shoved in the thief's nose? Certainly won't stop anybody pointing your finger. And not to undermine the police, but we all know how we'll we can depend on them when we need them.

[Sasquatch]

I am OK with the exchange program for folks who have unused firearms sitting around. Like was said they may not know what to do with them. I would like to see this go one step further and offer the turned in guns for sale to properly licensed people. It would be a win/win. The guns are out of reach of thieves by being properly stored and protected, the guns (some of which will no doubt be classics) are in the hands of enthusiasts who will continue the legacy of classic guns and not have them destroyed, and , the city of Winnipeg will receive the funds generated by the sales to use for crime prevention programs. To me that beats collecting a bunch of firearms and sending them to the chop saw. JMO

[Grizzlypeg]

I hate to see good firearms destroyed. Slim chance this will do any good. Good chance it further harms the reputation of firearms owners by stigmatizing firearms as autonomous corrupters of human morality that have no place in civilized society. If only Grandma would turn in Grandpa's old gun, we would end violence. What BS.

[jeepster]

Stupid! You do realize you have to let them in your house to pickup guns! And if it was used in a crime you get charged.

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[gkram1985]

Good idea Sasquatch!

[upnorth]

this isn't toronto... I think this will be a dismal failure here.

[Sasquatch]

I heard on the news last night that there are already over 60 guns awaiting pickup. They also reported that all guns would be destroyed. ARGHH!!!! Oh well. I sent an email to the mayor with my suggestion but I am not holding my breath.

[Grizzlypeg]

On the news they showed a table full of firearms, what looked like a sawed off shotgun, a WWII Sten submachinegun, an AK45 and some handgun. Then they tell you all these are weapons they confiscated in past. What a bunch of Bull to show those firearms when talking about an amnesty and gun turn in program. None of those guns came in that way.

[sickjuice]

pathetic photo op program thats it.
And this is why I don't support henrys, the owner is a rabid anti gun freak.

[JohnDeereMan]

i liked on the news when they said " Please do not bring your guns to the camera store" lmao that would be funny.

[lowandslow]

Originally Posted by gkram1985

'Give up your guns so criminals don't steal em!' Kinda sounds like 'come rob my house anytime you feel like it cuz you'll get away with it'

I will NEVER give up my guns, bought them all legal when the gun registration was on, plus the only gun I have that is worth that much would be my .22, everything else I paid much more for.

I think there is a reason manitoba's crime rate is so high, and by de-arming the law abiding citizens is inviting it to get worse, how many thefts could be stopped by a double barrel shotgun shoved in the thief's nose? Certainly won't stop anybody pointing your finger. And not to undermine the police, but we all know how we'll we can depend on them when we need them.

Right-O-! Cops would rather do other 'work'. If they had a spine they would stand up and speak out about this kinda crap. Henry's just lost my business. People gotta think about why people with more power and more money want us to surrender our guns.

(I put the cookies on the bottom shelf so you libs can get it.)