150 Types of Unusual Investments – The List

55. Gun Buyback Programs – sometimes local governments will pay people to turn in their guns and ammo as a way of clearing them from the streets.

While it is highly debatable if the programs work at all in reducing crime, if you could buy legally buy guns or ammo for less than the government was offering to pay, you would have a good moneymaking opportunity.

Buy at market price; sell to the government at an above market price.