NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 15, 2026San Diego
San Diego County Sheriff's Office collects 65 firearms at Chula Vista buyback event
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office collected 65 unwanted firearms during a buyback event held in Chula Vista on Saturday. Participants received gift cards in exchange for their weapons, and the Sheriff's Office will process the items to check for links to criminal activity.
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This event removed 65 firearms from circulation in exchange for $100 to $200 gift cards, with the Sheriff's Office now responsible for identifying stolen weapons and destroying the remainder.
Key Facts
- A total of 65 firearms were turned in during the event.
- 11 of the collected firearms were classified as assault rifles.
- Owners of handguns, rifles, and shotguns received $100 gift cards.
- Owners of assault rifles received $200 gift cards.
- Participants received free firearm lock boxes and cable locks.
- The event was held at the South Bay Superior Court at 500 Third Ave.
- The Sheriff's Office will check all collected firearms for involvement in crimes.
- Stolen weapons identified during processing will be returned to their owners.
- Firearms not linked to crimes will be destroyed.
- Residents can turn in unwanted weapons at any sheriff's station or law enforcement agency at any time.
Who's Mentioned
other11“Number of assault rifles turned in.”other65“Total number of firearms collected.”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff's Office“Organized the gun buyback event and will process the collected firearms.”locationSouth Bay Superior Court“Specific site of the buyback event.”locationChula Vista“Location where the gun buyback event took place.”