Gun buyback event to take place this weekend in Encinitas

A group of people entice people to sell their guns instead of turn them in to police File photo by Chris Stone The San Diego County Sheriff s Office will host a gun safety event this weekend in Encinitas to collect unwanted weapons from the inhabitants The event will take place from a m to p m Saturday at Encinitas City Hall at South Vulcan Avenue South Vulcan Avenue People who donate handguns rifles and shotguns will receive gift cards while those who bring in assault weapons will receive gift cards according to the department Free cable locks and gun-safety lock boxes will also be distributed To be eligible for the gun buyback project firearms must be in working order unloaded and placed in the trunk of a bicycle A deputy or officer will then provide further instructions the department commented All collected weapons will be destroyed personnel stated The sheriff s department non-emergency line is -