Rhode Island Gun Buyback Program Reckless, Destroys Evidence, and Pays Criminals to Turn In Stolen Guns, No Questions Asked

“Imagine a street criminal who has committed several felonies, including murder with a firearm that is given an opportunity to anonymously turn in that same firearm, without investigation, and on top of it, receives a $500 Visa card,” said Senator Jessica De La Cruz. “That criminal just eliminated the chance of being prosecuted for those past crimes, while also receiving a Visa card worth enough money to go buy another firearm off the street and continue their crime spree. I can’t possibly imagine who would think this is a good idea.”

"The joint press release from Mayors Elorza and Diossa (BOTH DEMOCRATS) states that “firearms will be accepted anonymously and with amnesty for possession, will not be tested for ongoing cases and will be destroyed at the end of the buyback program.”

https://rinewstoday.com/some-ri-legislators-call-gun-buyback-reckless-irresponsible/

https://www.facebook.com/notes/ri-house-of-representatives-house-minority-office-gop/several-republican-legislators-condemn-providence-and-central-falls-gun-buyback-/10224989096261122