First Gun Safety Event hosted with Pala Indian Reservation with American Indian Veteran Association. Thank you to The San Diego Sheriff’s Department for keeping our community safe! We appreciate you! @SDSheriff @SDSOValleyCtr @SDDisAtty @SDCountyHHSA @palayouthcenter
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SD Sheriff Gun Safety on 04/20/2024
A total of 56 unwanted firearms were turned in by the public during Saturday's event at the Pala Band of Mission Indians Administrative Building on Pala Mission Road.
Individuals received a $100 gift card for handguns, rifles and shotguns or a $200 gift card for assault weapons and ghost guns.
During Saturday's event, 49 cable locks and 76 gun safety lock boxes were also given out for free 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.