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Name: South Bay Gun Safety Event Collects Firearms for Gift Cards
Start: 2025-12-13
Location: South Bay, CA

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Past Events in California

Burbank, CA Past

Burbank PD Hosts Gun Buyback on Dec 20

Dec 20, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 12 PM

The Burbank Police Department will conduct an Anonymous Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, December 20, 2025, providing City of Burbank residents with a safe and confidential method to dispose of unwanted firearms.The initiative aims to reduce the availability of unwanted weapons in the community while ensuring proper verification and lawful handling of all collected firearms.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 20, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Place: Rear parking lot of Police/Fire Headquarters, 200 North Third Street, Burbank (accessible from Palm Avenue)Terms of Exchange: $100 gift card per handgun, rifle, or shotgun; $200 gift card per assault weapon (as classified under California law). No gift cards for incomplete firearms or gun parts, though these items will be accepted for destruction.Eligibility: City of Burbank residents only. Participants must be 18 years or older. Drive-through event only—no walk-ups permitted.Results: Event pending.Important GuidelinesParticipants must adhere to specific safety requirements when attending the event. Firearms must be unloaded with clips or magazines removed and transported in the trunk or rear cargo area, out of reach of all occupants.Attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times during the drop-off process. Military ordnance, explosives, and ammunition will not be accepted at this event.Distribution and Verification ProcessThe Burbank Police Department reserves the right to limit the number of gift cards distributed per participant, regardless of the number of firearms surrendered. Gift cards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.All collected weapons will be verified to determine whether they have been reported lost or stolen. Firearms identified as such will be returned to their lawful owners, while all remaining firearms will be destroyed in accordance with California state law.Context and ImpactSimilar programs across the country provide communities with safe disposal options for unwanted firearms. The anonymous nature of this event allows residents to participate without showing identification and with no questions asked, removing barriers that might otherwise prevent individuals from disposing of weapons they no longer want.The Burbank Police Department continues to prioritize community safety through proactive initiatives. For questions regarding this event, residents can contact Lieutenant Brent Fekety at (818) 238-3231 or BFekety@burbankca.gov.

Stockton, CA Past

Stockton Police Set Gun Buyback for Dec 13

Dec 13, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 1 PM

The Stockton Police Department will host a gun buyback event this Saturday, weeks after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four people dead and at least 13 others injured.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 13, 2025Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Parking lot at 425 N. Edison Street, Stockton (enter via Harrison Street)Terms of Exchange:$200 to $400 per firearm, depending on typePayment provided via cash gift cardsEligibility: Open to all residents; participation is anonymous and no identification requiredTransportation Requirements: Firearms must be unloaded and stored in vehicle trunksResults: All surrendered weapons will be destroyedContext and ImpactThe buyback follows a mass shooting on November 29 at a birthday party for a two-year-old child. Four people were killed, including three children and a 21-year-old man, with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office reporting at least 50 bullet casings found at the scene."Hosting an event like this provides a proactive, community-focused way to reduce the number of unwanted or illegally possessed firearms in circulation," said police spokesperson Omer Edhah. The department regularly conducts buyback events several times per year as part of ongoing community efforts."These events create a safe, nonjudgmental opportunity for residents to dispose of guns that might otherwise be stolen if not safely stored, misused, or involved in accidental shootings," Edhah noted. Improperly stored firearms are often stolen and subsequently used to commit crimes.For more information about the event, residents can contact the Stockton Police Department directly. Officers will be on-site to direct traffic and ensure safe firearm collection during the designated hours.

San Francisco, CA Past

SF Gun Buyback Returns for 14th Year, Saturday

Dec 13, 2025 Sat

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8 AM to 12 PM

San Francisco will hold its annual gun buyback event this Saturday, bringing together law enforcement and community organizations. The no-questions-asked initiative offers cash incentives for weapon surrenders.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 13, 2025Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: United Playaz Clubhouse, 1038 Howard Street, San FranciscoTerms of Exchange:$100 for handguns, rifles, and shotguns$200 for assault weaponsEligibility: Open to all residents; no questions askedConditions: All surrendered weapons will be destroyedContext and ImpactThe event marks the 14th year of partnership between San Francisco Police Department, United Playaz, and law enforcement agencies. Participating agencies include the San Francisco Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, and the University of California, San Francisco Police Department.United Playaz, a violence prevention and youth development organization, hosts the annual initiative."Saturday's gun buyback brings our city and United Playaz and our law enforcement partners together in a shared effort to strengthen neighborhoods," said San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie.Rudy Corpuz, Jr. with United Playaz noted the extensive planning involved in organizing the event. Similar programs across the country provide safe disposal options for unwanted firearms as part of community safety initiatives.For more information about the event, residents can contact United Playaz or the San Francisco Police Department directly.

South Bay, CA Past

South Bay Gun Safety Event Collects Firearms for Gift Cards

Dec 13, 2025 Sat

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9 AM to 2 PM

The San Diego Sheriff's Department plans to conduct a gun safety initiative in Chula Vista, collecting unwanted firearms from community members in exchange for gift cards. The event will provide residents with a safe and anonymous way to dispose of weapons they no longer wanted.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, December 13, 2025Location: South Bay Superior Courthouse, Chula Vista, CaliforniaTime: 9 AM - 2 PMTerms of Exchange:$100 gift cards for handguns, rifles, and shotguns$200 gift cards for assault riflesFree firearm lock boxes and trigger locks providedEligibility: Open to all members of the public with unwanted firearmsContext and ImpactThe San Diego Sheriff's Department will process all collected weapons according to established protocols. Firearms involved in crimes are referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency, while stolen weapons will trigger contact with the original owners.All remaining firearms shall be destroyed in compliance with legal requirements. The department emphasizes that residents can turn in unwanted firearms year-round at any Sheriff's station or substation by calling the non-emergency line at 858-868-3200 for instructions.Similar gun buyback programs across California aim to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in communities while providing no-questions-asked disposal options. These initiatives aim to provide broader community safety and crime prevention efforts though very minimal.

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