http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ss ... ash_f.htmlGun-buying enthusiasts crash firearms 'turn-in' event at Memorial Coliseum
By Allan Brettman, The Oregonian
Darren Campbell, 47, of Salem (right) inspects a gun Saturday from a potential seller in a Memorial Coliseum parking lot. Campbell declined to purchase this firearm. Earlier, he bought a rifle for $100 that could be resold for triple that amount because of its collectible value, he said.
David West behaved as a cattle buyer might when a prized bull entered the auction ring.
"One-hundred fifty for the revolver sir!" West shouted. "It's not too late!"
Alas, it was too late because the man with the pearl-handled revolver proceeded to turn over the firearm Saturday afternoon in exchange for a $75 Fred Meyer gift card. He chose that route rather than sell the gun for more money to West or any of a half-dozen men standing on a sidewalk between North Broadway Street and a parking lot north of Memorial
They were among a group of gun buyers who'd staked out periphery positions as a firearms "turn-in" took place inside the parking lot. The Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation conducted the turn-in for four hours. Gun owners could turn in a weapon to foundation volunteers, who were assisted by Portland police with handling the weapons for eventual destruction. In return for each operable gun, owners received the gift card.
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