Computers offered if weapons are turned in
Associated Press
OAKLAND -- City officials have a deal for owners of legal and illegal guns
alike: turn in your weapon, get a free computer.
The exchange is good for the first 200 or so people who show up at the
Oakland Coliseum between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.
The city ran a similar program in 1995 and drew about 300 people. Back
then, they were handing out free 286s. Now, they've upgraded to
Internet-ready Pentiums donated by area companies.
Those who don't want a computer may trade their guns for tickets to see
the Oakland raiders or Athletics. Turn in an assault or semiautomatic
weapon, and you get both.
(Anon. wishes turning in a 286 would result in a free "assault" weapon.)
