Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? - The Firearms Forum

cheesewiz · 12-02-2012, 05:47 PM

The city of Worcester, Massachusetts is asking citizens to bring their weapons to the police department next weekend as part of the city's annual "Goods for Guns Buyback Program." In return for the guns, the city will offer gift certificates, and - a free flu shot.

"City residents, or residents of any other community, may bring their unwanted weapons, unloaded and wrapped in a bag, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to the Worcester Police headquarters in Lincoln Square, or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 to the Worcester Division of Public Health, 25 Meade St."

Since the program began in 2002, "Goods for Guns" has collected approximately 2,200 guns. Last year 40 guns were collected by the police department. Deputy Chief McGinn said guns that are turned in are destroyed.

The program allows individuals to anonymously turn in "unwanted and unloaded" guns to the police department. In return, citizens are presented with a Wegman's gift certificate. The value of the gift depends on the type of gun. For example, a long rifle earns a $25 gift certificate; handguns earn a $50 gift certificate, and a semiautomatic weapon, a $75 gift certificate.

This year, citizens of Worcester can receive a free flu shot for turning in a weapon. Also, individuals who bring guns directly from home to the police station will be granted amnesty if they are not properly licensed.

McGinn has said, "Come one, come all. We're not asking any names or questions."

The "Goods for Guns Program" is similar to buyback programs across the country:

GunnyGene · 12-02-2012, 05:52 PM

I'll keep my weapons, and they can keep their GC's and flu shots, thank you.

Shooter45 · 12-02-2012, 05:57 PM

Anyone that participates in that program must still have a frozen brain from LAST Winter.

JLA · 12-02-2012, 06:18 PM

Wheres a semi trailer full of roach foggers when you need it??

erikk · 12-02-2012, 06:19 PM

Which is why I left Worcester, & Mass as soon as I retired from the state police& never looked back

Sgt 45 · 12-02-2012, 06:45 PM

Don't give the folks in Mass too much credit for what used to pass for brains, look who they've elected and are electing. Collective IQ of maybe 6.

76Highboy · 12-02-2012, 06:58 PM

One more step closer to the gas chamber.

cheesewiz · 12-02-2012, 07:15 PM

Ask the citizens of Great Britan how's that working ....

never , ever give up your Guns ! Never !

cycloneman · 12-02-2012, 07:18 PM

Ya'll think im kidding.

They gona do this for a loaf of bread.

trade in a gun get a loaf of bread. The day is coming.

Gun Geezer · 12-02-2012, 07:28 PM

Give up your gun for a flu shot or a loaf of bread then get shot by a criminal or eat some lead when your disarmed and helpless. Ya, that's gonna happen! You can't fix stupid!

Deputy Dawg · 12-02-2012, 10:26 PM

I would rather catch the flu.

aa1911 · 12-02-2012, 10:33 PM

anyone who actually does that, I feel very sorry for... you need more than a flu shot to fix your mental disorder, holy camoly man.

A freakin' flu shot....

wasn't there some other similar scheme where they would give $100 for each gun? What freakin' gun is worth a hundred bucks? most of mine average $500 to $2000, that's a great investment. idiocy knows no limits I guess

Redhand · 12-02-2012, 10:58 PM

I'm surprised they even used the word Shot. I would have thought they would have used more politically correct terminology like you will get $75. in government handouts and a Free Kool-Aids injection.

WHSmithIV · 12-03-2012, 01:36 AM

Typical Democrat stupidity at it's best.

tango1niner · 12-03-2012, 12:01 PM

In the flushot is a tiny tracking device that.....

Double D · 12-03-2012, 12:26 PM

Ya just cant fix stupid......

flyingtiger85 · 12-03-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHSmithIV

Typical Democrat stupidity at it's best.

You couldn't have said it better.You took the words right out of my mouth!

ozo · 12-03-2012, 03:32 PM

"and a Free Kool-Aids injection."---Redhand
Yep....they would love that !
STEP RIGHT UP....NEXT ?

If I turn in 100 guns.........
do they give me 100 flu shots ?

marlin795 · 12-03-2012, 08:19 PM

For a flu shot and $75? Well if I remember right grandpappy's WW2 .45 service pistol is worth a lot more than that. I'll just sell it then.

marlin795 · 12-03-2012, 08:21 PM

I sadly know a guy who inherited his dad's safe of WW1 and WW2 firearms and turned them all in to the local police to be disposed of. I bet his dad rolled over in his grave. The guy had like 10 M1 Garands like new! :O
I wanted to cry when I found out. I found out after I offered to buy a M1 Garand and maybe a M1903.

ejkoechling · 12-03-2012, 08:57 PM

WOW, and these people vote!!

lway45 · 12-03-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnyGene

I'll keep my weapons, and they can keep their GC's and flu shots, thank you.

QFT

jbmid1 · 12-03-2012, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tango1niner

In the flushot is a tiny tracking device that.....

YOU MIGHT BE ON TO SOMETHING HERE.

12-02-2012, 05:47 PM	#1
cheesewiz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 279	Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? The city of Worcester, Massachusetts is asking citizens to bring their weapons to the police department next weekend as part of the city's annual "Goods for Guns Buyback Program." In return for the guns, the city will offer gift certificates, and - a free flu shot. "City residents, or residents of any other community, may bring their unwanted weapons, unloaded and wrapped in a bag, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to the Worcester Police headquarters in Lincoln Square, or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 to the Worcester Division of Public Health, 25 Meade St." Since the program began in 2002, "Goods for Guns" has collected approximately 2,200 guns. Last year 40 guns were collected by the police department. Deputy Chief McGinn said guns that are turned in are destroyed. The program allows individuals to anonymously turn in "unwanted and unloaded" guns to the police department. In return, citizens are presented with a Wegman's gift certificate. The value of the gift depends on the type of gun. For example, a long rifle earns a $25 gift certificate; handguns earn a $50 gift certificate, and a semiautomatic weapon, a $75 gift certificate. This year, citizens of Worcester can receive a free flu shot for turning in a weapon. Also, individuals who bring guns directly from home to the police station will be granted amnesty if they are not properly licensed. McGinn has said, "Come one, come all. We're not asking any names or questions." The "Goods for Guns Program" is similar to buyback programs across the country: -->

12-02-2012, 05:52 PM	#2
GunnyGene Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,962	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? I'll keep my weapons, and they can keep their GC's and flu shots, thank you.

12-02-2012, 05:57 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Anyone that participates in that program must still have a frozen brain from LAST Winter.

12-02-2012, 06:18 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Wheres a semi trailer full of roach foggers when you need it?? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-02-2012, 06:19 PM	#5
erikk Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Which is why I left Worcester, & Mass as soon as I retired from the state police& never looked back

12-02-2012, 06:45 PM	#6
Sgt 45 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 36	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Don't give the folks in Mass too much credit for what used to pass for brains, look who they've elected and are electing. Collective IQ of maybe 6.

12-02-2012, 06:58 PM	#7
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? One more step closer to the gas chamber.

12-02-2012, 07:15 PM	#8
cheesewiz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 279	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Ask the citizens of Great Britan how's that working .... never , ever give up your Guns ! Never !

12-02-2012, 07:18 PM	#9
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,434	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Ya'll think im kidding. They gona do this for a loaf of bread. trade in a gun get a loaf of bread. The day is coming. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

12-02-2012, 07:28 PM	#10
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,716	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Give up your gun for a flu shot or a loaf of bread then get shot by a criminal or eat some lead when your disarmed and helpless. Ya, that's gonna happen! You can't fix stupid! __________________ If voting could change anything for the better, It'd already be illegal.

12-02-2012, 10:26 PM	#11
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,234	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? I would rather catch the flu. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

12-02-2012, 10:33 PM	#12
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? anyone who actually does that, I feel very sorry for... you need more than a flu shot to fix your mental disorder, holy camoly man. A freakin' flu shot.... wasn't there some other similar scheme where they would give $100 for each gun? What freakin' gun is worth a hundred bucks? most of mine average $500 to $2000, that's a great investment. idiocy knows no limits I guess __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-02-2012, 10:58 PM	#13
Redhand Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? I'm surprised they even used the word Shot. I would have thought they would have used more politically correct terminology like you will get $75. in government handouts and a Free Kool-Aids injection. __________________ LAMH DERG EIRIN ABU

12-03-2012, 01:36 AM	#14
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,798	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Typical Democrat stupidity at it's best.

12-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#15
tango1niner V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rural upstate NY Posts: 60	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? In the flushot is a tiny tracking device that.....

12-03-2012, 12:26 PM	#16
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,252	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? Ya just cant fix stupid...... __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

12-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#18
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? "and a Free Kool-Aids injection."---Redhand Yep....they would love that ! STEP RIGHT UP....NEXT ? If I turn in 100 guns......... do they give me 100 flu shots ? __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

12-03-2012, 08:19 PM	#19
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? For a flu shot and $75? Well if I remember right grandpappy's WW2 .45 service pistol is worth a lot more than that. I'll just sell it then. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

12-03-2012, 08:21 PM	#20
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? I sadly know a guy who inherited his dad's safe of WW1 and WW2 firearms and turned them all in to the local police to be disposed of. I bet his dad rolled over in his grave. The guy had like 10 M1 Garands like new! :O I wanted to cry when I found out. I found out after I offered to buy a M1 Garand and maybe a M1903. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

12-03-2012, 08:57 PM	#21
ejkoechling Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 589	Re: Give us your Guns and get a Free Flu shot ? WHAT ? WOW, and these people vote!!