Guns to Gardens Charlotte

Turn unwanted firearms into tools, art, and a safer community - no questions asked.

Saturday May 30, 2026. 10 am until 1 pm, Myers Park Presbyterian Outreach Center. 1073 Providence Rd.

About Guns to Gardens Charlotte
Myers Park Presbyterian Church, in partnership with RAWtools South, is sponsoring a drive-through, anonymous, and safe way to dispose of unwanted firearms. All without ever leaving your car. Our trained volunteers receive each firearm and dismantle it in real time. The parts are then transformed by a blacksmith into meaningful new pieces like garden tools, jewelry, and art.

By participating, you help reduce the risk of gun-related accidents and theft while supporting creative reuse that honors healing and community renewal.
Free, family friendly blacksmithing demo open to the public. 
Sunday May 31 at 11:15 AM
Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Main Campus
2501 Oxford Place

Celebrate creation made from destruction, and beauty made from violence.

RAWtools South blacksmithing artist Scotty Utz will demonstrate how unwanted firearms are transformed into garden tools and art. Kids can even try their hands at blacksmithing! Enjoy  demonstrations, treats, & opportunities to connect & find common ground with neighbors.

Services

Drive-Through Firearm Donation & Anonymous Drop-Off

A streamlined, drive-through service that allows community members to donate unwanted firearms without leaving their vehicle. The process is designed to be anonymous, calm, and respectful, helping reduce risk at home while supporting a safer community.

On-Site Safe Handling & Real-Time Dismantling

Trained staff manage safe intake and immediate dismantling of donated firearms in full view, ensuring responsible handling and clear accountability. This service emphasizes safety protocols, secure workflow, and transparent event operations from arrival to completion.

Transformation Into Art, Jewelry, and Garden Tools

Dismantled firearm components are later repurposed by a blacksmith into functional garden tools, jewelry, and community art. This service turns a moment of disposal into lasting impact, supporting education, reflection, and community-led healing through creative re-use.

Drive-Through Firearm Donation & Anonymous Drop-Off
On-Site Safe Handling & Real-Time Dismantling
Transformation Into Art, Jewelry, and Garden Tools

Testimonials

Parent and homeowner

Anonymous

I inherited an old handgun from a family member and didn’t want it in my house. The drive-through drop-off was calm, respectful, and truly anonymous. Watching it dismantled on the spot gave me real peace of mind.

     
Veteran and community volunteer

Anonymous

As an army veteran, I appreciate responsible handling and safety. The team was professional and the process was simple from the car. Knowing the metal will become something useful and beautiful is incredibly meaningful.

     
 
 

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