One kind of “fire” for another.
Pittsburgh – The Boilermakers Local 154 made an offer Tuesday in Braddock that about 30 people could not refuse. In exchange for turning in their guns, no questions asked, people were given tokens to begin a six-month training program in welding.
For the price of giving up a firearm, participants in Guns for Opportunity will get training in a trade that can lead to almost immediate employment once the person is fully certified. Since the training typically costs thousands of dollars and can mean a good job, the deal can have a much bigger payoff than gun givebacks that offer gift cards.
The Boilermakers Local 154 also sweetened the deal by waiving high school diploma or GED requirements for admission, eliminating a barrier for many young, unemployed and underemployed people.
I still don’t like “gun buy-back” programs. But at least this one can’t be sold for a buzz.
I’ve got a jennings raven sitting at home for when this comes to phoenix.
….and nothing to prevent them from buying more, or more expensive guns once they complete their job training and get paychecks.
I hope this works for them.