July 7, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials announce that they are partnering with the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, Carlsbad Police Department and Oceanside Police Department to get unwanted guns off our streets. 

Join us for a Gun Safety Event on:

Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Encinitas City Hall
505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas
(View map here)

Turn in your unwanted gun and receive a gift card ($100 for handguns, rifles and shotguns and $200 for assault weapons and ghost guns). 

Get FREE cable locks, they will also be available while supplies last. 

Remain anonymous.  No questions asked.

Firearms must be in working order.

Place the unloaded firearm in the trunk of your vehicle.

A deputy or officer will provide instructions.

All weapons collected will be destroyed.

To download an event flyer, click here. 

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Office