By SDCN Editor
Lemon Grove, CA–The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with its law enforcement partners to help get unwanted weapons off the streets through a gun safety event in Lemon Grove.
A total of 184 unwanted firearms were turned in by the public during Saturday’s event at the First Baptist Church of Lemon Grove, located in the 2900 block of Main Street.
Individuals received a $100 gift card for handguns, rifles, and shotguns or a $200 gift card for assault weapons and ghost guns.
During the event, free cable locks and gun safety lock boxes were also given to people looking to secure firearms kept in their homes.
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.
Along with the Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, La Mesa Police Department, San Diego County Probation Department, California State Parole, City of Lemon Grove, the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station, San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention, and the Health and Human Services Agency participated in the event.
The public can always turn in their unwanted weapons at any Sheriff’s station or substation. For more information, call the Sheriff’s non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
