We Got Kicked Out of a Gun Buyback

Published on November 21, 2023
Duration: 12:40

Brandon Herrera, an FFL and professional firearms manufacturer, attended a San Antonio gun buyback event to purchase firearms before they were destroyed. He and his team offered cash for guns, contrasting with the city's gift card incentives. Despite successfully completing private sales, they were eventually asked to leave the premises by law enforcement and event staff for conducting private transfers on city property. Herrera critiqued the buyback's effectiveness, citing studies and police chief statements.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera, an FFL and professional firearms manufacturer, attended a San Antonio gun buyback event to purchase firearms before destruction. Despite making private sales, he and his team were removed for conducting transfers on city property. Herrera critiqued the buyback's effectiveness, citing studies suggesting they don't reduce crime.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Crashing a Gun Buyback Event
  2. 00:24Cash vs. Gift Cards Incentive
  3. 00:44Successful Private Firearm Purchases
  4. 02:30Police and Staff Intervention
  5. 03:44Critique of Buyback Effectiveness
  6. 06:16Interacting with Other Activists
  7. 08:18Collectibles Turned in for Destruction

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at the San Antonio gun buyback event attended by Brandon Herrera?

Brandon Herrera and his team attended a San Antonio gun buyback event at the Alamodome to purchase firearms from participants before they were destroyed. They offered cash for guns, but were eventually asked to leave the premises by law enforcement for conducting private transfers on city property.

What was the incentive offered at the San Antonio gun buyback?

The city offered H-E-B gift cards ranging from $150 to $300 for firearms turned in at the buyback event. Brandon Herrera's team countered by offering cash to incentivize sellers to keep their firearms in private hands.

Why was Brandon Herrera asked to leave the gun buyback event?

Brandon Herrera and his team were asked to leave the gun buyback event because they were conducting private firearm transfers on Alamodome property, which officers informed them was prohibited. Event staff eventually trespassed them from the premises.

What is Brandon Herrera's opinion on gun buyback programs?

Brandon Herrera is critical of gun buyback programs, citing studies and statements from San Antonio's Police Chief that suggest they are ineffective at reducing crime and primarily serve to create a false sense of security.

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