A total of 293 unwanted firearms were turned in during a gun safety event in Vista on Sunday, while gun owners were provided 13 cable locks and 13 gun lock boxes to secure firearms at home, authorities said.
The Sheriff’s Department, in association with the District Attorney’s Office and the Oceanside Police Department, offered $100 and $200 gift cards and other incentives to those who turned in a wide range of firearms and ghost guns.
Anonymous donations also were accepted at the event, which was held at the North County Regional Center.
Firearms had to be in working order, be unloaded and left in the trunk of a vehicle. After being collected, all weapons were processed.
According to the sheriff’s department, any firearms found to have been involved in a crime were referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
For guns found to be stolen, the original owners would be contacted. All other weapons will be destroyed, officials said.
