Guns to Gardens firearm disposal event
Wilshire is co-hosting a “Guns to Gardens” safe disposal event on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration (14115 Hillcrest). This is an opportunity for anyone with unwanted firearms in their households to safely dispose of them. Each gun will be used to create garden tools that the participant will receive at a later date. Guns to Gardens is a national movement working to reduce gun violence, and Wilshire is among several churches forming a local chapter.
— Weapon donation is anonymous.
— Bring your unloaded gun in trunk or rear of vehicle. No ammunition will be accepted.
— Guns will be inspected by safety officer and then disabled with a chop saw.
— Pieces will be forged into tools, art, jewelry at a later date.
Supported by faith groups concerned about gun violence. In cooperation with RAWtools and Presbyterian Faith Fellowship. Churches include Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, NorthPark Presbyterian, Wilshire, Royal Lane Baptist, St. Luke UMC, Temple Shalom, Faith United Presbyterian.
Volunteers are needed!
We need community members to volunteer for four to six hours. Volunteers should arrive at 12:30 p.m. for training. Please register to volunteer so we know all jobs will be covered and that volunteers can be trained. If you need to arrive late or leave early, please let us know.
Tasks are:
Greeters (3) – Welcome gun donors and ask them to stay in car throughout donation process; do not block driveways, assign to a Shepherd.
Shepherds (12) – Walk with gun owner through the donation and dismantling process,
Gift Cards (5) – Retrieve gift cards from our funding team and bring them out to the donors as a thank-you gift.
Hospitality (4) – Help provide and serve water and refreshments to our volunteers throughout the event.
Chop saw operators (3) – Receive training in chop saw and angle grinder operation for the safe dismantling of firearms.
To REGISTER as a volunteer, please send an email to dallascountyguns2gardens@gmail.com. You can reach out to Pastoral Resident Georgia McKee with questions.