Sheriffs Dept. collects more than 100 firearms at Encinitas event

Sheriffs Dept. collects more than 100 firearms at Encinitas event

"Any firearms found to have been involved in a crime will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency," sheriff's officials said.

Over 100 unwanted firearms turned in at Encinitas gun safety event

Law enforcement officials collected 105 unwanted firearms at a gun safety event in Encinitas this weekend, authorities said Sunday.

Authorities collect more than 100 firearms at safety event in Encinitas

Local law enforcement agencies collected 105 firearms and distributed dozens of gun locks during a Gun Safety Event on Saturday, July 18, in Encinitas. Members of the public turned in 45 handguns, 57 rifles or shotguns and three assault rifles at Encinitas City Hall, according to a San Diego County Sheriff’s Office report. The office and its North Coastal Station organized the event with support from the Carlsbad and Oceanside police departments…