Transforming Guns into Gardening Tools: The Shepherdstown Initiative
Shepherdstown Church Converts Dismantled Guns Into Garden Tools
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, October 22, 2024
By Jack Walker
West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports on the 'Guns to Gardens' event hosted by the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, where volunteers dismantled unwanted firearms to transform them into gardening tools. Launched after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, this initiative aims to provide a safe means for residents to dispose of firearms, promote community discussion around gun violence, and give participants grocery store gift cards in exchange for their guns. While generally well-received, the event sparked mixed reactions, highlighting the sensitive nature of gun ownership and differing opinions on gun control in West Virginia.
