Orange County, CA – Residents across Orange County turned in nearly 300 firearms today during a county-run Anonymous Gun Buyback event, which officials say is part of a growing push to improve community safety heading into the holiday season.
According to Orange County officials, the event brought in 298 firearms, including 23 assault weapons that were voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement. The county partnered with the Garden Grove Police Department and other local agencies to run the buyback, offering residents a no-questions-asked way to dispose of unwanted guns safely.
Officials said the buyback also distributed 122 free gun locks aimed at promoting responsible firearm storage, a key focus of recent county safety efforts. The latest event marks three consecutive buybacks across the region, collectively bringing in 1,055 firearms and 76 assault weapons, according to the county.
Residents received gift cards based on the type of firearm surrendered:
• $100 for operable handguns, shotguns, ghost guns, and rifles
• $300 for operable assault weapons
County supervisors applauded the turnout, saying the program continues to draw strong community participation while reducing the number of unused or unsecured weapons in local homes. Law enforcement partners also noted that anonymous buyback programs help prevent accidental shootings, thefts, and illegal resale of firearms.
Officials expect to host additional buyback events in 2025 as demand continues to grow across Orange County and surrounding Southern California communities.
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