The San Diego County Sheriff's Department hosted a gun safety event Saturday to collect unwanted weapons off the street.
Those who donated handguns, rifles and shotguns received $100 gift cards, and $200 gift cards were given out for assault weapons and ghost guns, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department hosted a gun safety event Saturday to collect unwanted weapons off the street.A total of 184 firearms were turned in by the public during the event. Those who donated handguns, rifles and shotguns received $100 gift cards, and $200 gift cards were given out for assault weapons and ghost guns, according to the department.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
"All weapons collected will be processed. Any firearms found to have been involved in a crime will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency. If any guns are found to be stolen, the original owners will be contacted. All remaining weapons will be destroyed in accordance with the law," the department stated.
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office, La Mesa Police Department, San Diego County Probation Department, California State Parole, city of Lemon Grove and the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station were also involved in the event.How SDSU Aztecs forward Jaedon LeDee went from role player to Mountain West Conference Player of the Year