[Opinion] Chicago's Buyback Program Has Major Issues

Woman Sues Chicago After Being Shot by Gun from Buyback Program

Twanda Willingham is suing the city of Chicago after being shot with a pistol that had been turned over to Chicago PD at buyback event.

Chicago Woman Shot with Stolen Buyback Gun Files Suit

Opinion iStock NRA has often reported on failed “gun buyback” programs in cities across the country as being worse than useless. Unfortunately, for some, these programs have led to even more dangerous and life-threatening consequences.  While the Chicago Police “gun turn-in program” website states that “all guns are destroyed and never returned to the streets,” that was not the case for Twanda Willingham. Ms. Willingham recently filed suit again…

Chicago's Buyback Program Has Major Issues

Chicago's gun buyback program faces major issues, raising concerns about accountability and safety.