Over the weekend, a collaborative gun safety event led by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and multiple law enforcement partners took place at the La Mesa Civic Center. Aimed at reducing the number of unwanted firearms in the community, the event succeeded in collecting a total of 270 guns from individuals, as reported by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
People who participated received compensation for their firearms, with $100 gift cards given for handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and $200 gift cards for assault weapons. During the event, free gun cable locks were distributed to those in need, a gesture that emphasized the importance of weapon safety and aimed to promote responsible gun ownership.
As per the protocol, the Sheriff’s Office will oversee processing all collected firearms. Any gun involved in a crime will be handed over to the relevant authorities, and efforts will be made to return any stolen firearms to their rightful owners. Eventually, the weapons that remain and are not implicated in ongoing investigations will be destroyed in compliance with existing laws…