Connecticut woman melts down confiscated guns to make jewelry

[SecularMotion]

NEWARK, N.J. (WFSB) -Shredded guns from the streets of Newark are being turned into symbols of hope and solidarity by a Connecticut company called Jewelry for a Cause.

Jewelry for a Cause started by making inexpensive jewelry for schools and groups. The organizations would buy jewelry and re-sell as fundraising tools.

"We have worked with over 300 schools across the country," said Jessica Mindich of Jewelry for a Cause. "And we have a couple of retail lines that are sold in stores across the United States."

A portion of the profits from retail sales go to organizations such as Alzheimer's Foundation and the American Red Cross.

http://www.14news.com/story/20663286/connecticut-woman-melts-down-confiscated-guns-to-make-jewelry

[krispos42]

1. And the gun makers of America and Europe applaud such efforts n/t

[Straw Man]

3. Why the Western bias?

Japan makes guns too, y'know. Miroku has been producing high-end rifles and shotguns for Browning, Winchester, et al for quite a while now. And then there's China: Norinco, etc.

[GreenStormCloud]

2. Yawn N/T

[petronius]

4. Geez, pricey stuff. But if people want to spend money on it, then I'm

glad she found a niche - and if the donated "portion" is non-trivial then so much the better...