This weekend, you will have a chance to get rid of an unwanted gun and exchange it for a gift card. No questions asked!
Watch this CBS News 8 report on the upcoming Guns For Gift Cards event in Valencia Park. Hear Sheriff Bill Gore explain why events like these make our communities safer for everyone.
The Sheriff's Department is teaming up with the United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC) to get unwanted weapons off our streets.
Join us on:
Saturday, August 30th at 8:30 a.m.
Bryco Business Park Building and adjacent lot (west)
5275 Market Street, San Diego
$100 for hand guns, rifles and shot guns
$200 for assault weapons
Limit one gift card per person
The Sheriff's Department is using asset forfeiture funds to purchase $15,000 worth of gift cards for the Guns For Gift Cards event. Since the collaboration started five years ago, 1,012 weapons and ammunition have been taken off the streets of San Diego County.
Anyone participating should place the unloaded firearms in the trunk of their cars. Uniformed deputies and police officers will give instructions at the location. All weapons collected will be destroyed.
If you have any questions about the Guns for Gift Cards event, call the UAAMAC at (619) 264-1213.
Visit our website at sdsheriff.net.
