On Tuesday, 10 September the Del Mar board voted to suspend fairgrounds gun shows up to a year. Members of the board said they hoped the decision would serve as a model for other communities struggling with whether to continue the shows and possibly herald a sea change in the public’s appetite for gun shows, especially at state-owned fairgrounds.
This effort was spearheaded by the Members of the Del Mar-based group NeverAgainCa, led by resident Rose Ann Sharp. This group has consistently pushed for a ban on the gun show since April, demonstrating outside each of the gun shows and speaking during public comment sessions at each of the monthly fair board meetings.

Congratulations to all who have worked tirelessly to bring social change and address the issue of Gun Violence Prevention. This is real change and an example of what can be done.