San Diego County Terminates Agreements for ICE, CBP Gun Range Use
The County of San Diego has terminated agreements that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use county-operated gun ranges.
San Diego, CA, August 20, 2026 —
The County of San Diego has ended agreements that permitted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to utilize county-operated gun ranges. The termination of these agreements means federal agencies will no longer have access to these county facilities for training and operational purposes.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the termination of these agreements were not provided. The duration of the agreements and the exact dates of their termination were also not immediately available.
County officials have not released a statement detailing the decision-making process or the timeline leading up to the termination of these arrangements. Similarly, spokespersons for ICE and CBP have not commented on the impact of this decision on their training protocols or operations.
Gun ranges operated by the county are typically used for law enforcement training, including firearms proficiency and tactical exercises. The termination of these agreements raises questions about alternative training locations for ICE and CBP personnel within the region.
The County of San Diego’s decision marks a significant shift in the operational relationship between local government facilities and federal immigration enforcement agencies. Further information regarding the specifics of the agreement terminations is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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