VISTA, Calif. (CNS) – A total of 119 firearms, including 15 assault rifles, were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Vista Sunday.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office held the event at the Vista Sheriff’s Station, 325 S. Melrose Drive, in partnership with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, Oceanside Police Department and city of Vista.
Participants received $100 gift cards for turning in handguns, rifles or shotguns, and $200 gift cards for assault weapons, according to the sheriff’s office. Free firearm lock boxes and gun cable locks were also distributed…