Trade Your Guns for Gift Cards on Saturday

If you have an unwanted gun, you can turn it in and get a gift card in return, no questions asked.

The San Marcos Sheriff's Station is hosting a Guns for Gift Cards event in the North County on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 182 Santar Place, San Marcos. 

$50 will be given for shotguns, handguns and rifles and $150 for assault weapons. There is a limit of $150 worth of gift cards per vehicle. The gift cards can be redeemed at area Walmarts. The Sheriff's Department will utilize asset forfeiture funds to purchase the gift cards. Anyone participating should place the unloaded firearms in the trunk of their cars. A uniformed deputy or officer will give instructions at the location. All weapons collected will be destroyed.

This event is being held in partnership with the Vista Sheriff's Station, District Attorney's Office, Escondido Police Department, Oceanside Police Department, Carlsbad Police Department and the Palomar College Police Department.

-San Diego County Sheriff's Department news release (edited)