Update: Gun Safety Event in Vista 

September 29, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that this weekend, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office teamed up with its law enforcement partners to help get unwanted weapons off our streets through a Gun Safety Event in Vista.

A total of 152 unwanted firearms were turned in by the public during Saturday's event at the North County Regional Center, located in the 300 block of South Melrose Drive.

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, FREE cable locks and gun safety lock boxes were also given out 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.

The Sheriff's Office and Vista Sheriff's Station would like to thank the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, Oceanside Police Department and City of Vista for their support in making this Gun Safety Event a success. 

Most importantly, thanks to the public for helping us keep our communities safe by getting unwanted firearms off our streets.

The public can always turn in their unwanted weapons at any Sheriff's station or substation. For your safety, keep the gun in the trunk of your car and await further instructions from a deputy. For a list of Sheriff's patrol stations, click here. You can also call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at (858) 868-3200.

Source & photos: San Diego County Sheriff's Office