Do you own a gun you no longer want in your home?
Watch this video from the CBS News 8 Morning Show to learn more about this weekend's Gun For Gift Cards event in San Marcos.
Join us on:
Saturday, October 24
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
San Marcos Sheriff's Station
182 Santar Place, San Marcos
$50/rifle, $100/handgun, $150/assault weapon
$200 max per vehicle
For more information, call (760) 510-5200
The Sheriff's Department will utilize $25,000 in asset forfeiture funds to purchase the gift cards. There is a limit of $200 worth of gift cards per vehicle. The gift cards can be redeemed at Wal-Mart stores.
If you have an unwanted gun, you can turn it in and get a gift card in return, no questions asked.
Anyone participating should place the unloaded firearms in the trunk of their cars. A uniformed deputy will give instructions at the location. All weapons collected will be destroyed.