Guns To Garden Tools Buyback Event Encourages Gun Safety

Some people had the chance to trade in their guns for a good cause on Saturday.

This was at the 'Guns to Garden Tools' buyback event, hosted by Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry and Counselor Crista Patrick.

All guns turned in were destroyed on site and will be melted down and formed into garden tools.

Organizers say this is part of a nationwide effort to encourage gun safety and security.

"This is not an anti-gun event in any way, shape or form." It's an opportunity for people who have a gun, that they want to dispose of, and they don't quite know how to do that in a safe and responsible way," said Chris Moore, the Pastor and Board Chair for the ministry.

Those who traded in guns received gift cards.