Inglewood police to offer 'Gifts for Guns' on Saturday

The Inglewood Police Department will hand out gift cards in exchange for guns on Saturday.

The "Gifts for Guns" program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Target and Home Depot stores at 3471 West Century Blvd.

Police officers will issue a $100 gift card while supplies last to the person that brings in the weapon.

The program is designed to make Inglewood a safer community.

Participants should enter the parking lot through the entrance on Village Drive. They will be directed into the designated gun exchange area by uniformed police officers.

Police will give a maximum of three gift cards per person, but will accept additional or unwanted firearms that are brought to the exchange site.

Police issued these guidelines for safety:

• All firearms should be unloaded before being brought to the gun exchange site.
• People who drive should place their firearms in the trunk or rear compartment of the vehicle. No more than three firearms should be transported in one vehicle.
• People who walk should place their guns inside a sturdy bag, such as a gym bag or suitcase and brought to the exchange site. No more than three guns should be placed in one bag.

For more information contact the Inglewood Police Department's Community Affairs Section at 310-412-5530.