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SFPD reports 119 firearms surrendered at ‘gifts for guns’ event; chief highlights new local gun rules
Summary
Chief Fong told the Police Commission that a July gifts-for-guns event recovered 119 firearms — including semi-automatic rifles and a sawed-off shotgun — and briefed commissioners on three recently signed local ordinances tightening sales, inventory reporting and secured storage requirements.
San Francisco Police Chief spoke to the Police Commission on Aug. 1 about a city-hosted "gifts for guns" event in Civic Center Plaza that collected 119 firearms, some of which were semi-automatic rifles and other weapons.
Chief Fong said recovered firearms included sawed-off shotguns, an AR-15 and an Uzi among other weapons. The city worked with the mayor—s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and community partners; residents were offered prepaid…
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