A faith-based coalition in Tarrant County is hosting a safe-disposal event where citizens can anonymously surrender unwanted, unloaded firearms this weekend. The “Guns to Gardens” initiative takes place at two locations on Saturday and Sunday, aiming to mitigate gun violence by transforming surrendered weapons into art, jewelry, and garden tools.
This movement aligns with broader efforts across 25 states to decrease the prevalence of guns in homes, specifically targeting the alarming statistic that gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American children. Participants can receive gift cards for working firearms, further incentivizing community engagement in this healing project.
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