"Some people turned in AK-47s and automatic weapons this time around"
Automatic weapons? I doubt it. Those have been tightly regulated since the 1930's and cost thousands of dollars to purchase.
While it's possible that someone turned one in that's been in a closet since WWII, I'd have to see that substantiated before taking the word of a media outlet or a mayor (both of which are notoriously ignorant about guns).
As far as the gun buy up: Great job. Gives criminals a perfect place to fence their stolen guns without fear of arrest or even investigation. Not to mention giving the gang bangers a perfect way to dump crime guns that may be too hot for them to keep. Excellent work in doing absolutely nothing to curb crime, but actually actively assisting criminal behavior and all the while patting yourselves on your backs for FEELING like you're doing something.
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