The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a guy buy-back event in Vista Saturday, offering community members a chance to safely dispose of unwanted firearms.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North County Regional Center at 325 South Melrose Drive, according to the sheriff’s office.
Residents are encouraged to turn in handguns, rifles and shotguns in exchange for a $100 gift card, while those surrendering assault weapons or ghost guns will receive $200 in gift cards. Those who wish can choose to remain anonymous when turning in a gun.
To ensure a safe and effective process, the sheriff’s office outlined several guidelines:
- Firearms must be in working order;
- Unloaded firearms should be placed in the trunk of a vehicle;
- A deputy or officer on scene will provide further instructions, and
- All collected weapons will be destroyed.
Free gun-cable locks and security boxes will be available at the event.
City News Service contributed to this report
