Rawtools Buffalo

Today we remember fathers who have lost a child to violence. Our jewelry designer, Misty has been busy at work making crosses made with pieces of gun scale for them. If you have a father that has lost a child to violence please DM us and we’d love to get one in their hands.

SCARSDALE, NY! Join us this Saturday from 12-2 at the Scarsdale Friends Meeting House.

We’re forging 1 minute for every life lost to gun violence in 2025. This years theme is Light. Check out this Candleholder made from two AR-15 flash hiders and forestock that came out of our shop today.

Guns become garden tools in Rochester forge Blacksmiths across the U.S. are turning guns into garden tools to show communities impacted by gun violence that healing is possible.

Our director, Mark Stradley was a guest on the latest Partners In Peace podcast episode led by Pastor Roger Griffiths. Give it a listen!

Mark Stradley Podcast Episode · Partners in Peace WNY · June 5 · 1h 3m

Yesterday was Wear Orange Day. We met many inspiring individuals from Rochester who have turned their grief into action, standing up to protect others in our community after losing a loved one to gun violence. The event concluded with a powerful and moving performance by the Nu’Jerusalem Dance Group, whose passionate dance brought attention to the devastating impact of gun violence and inspired hope for a more peaceful future. Let it be so!

ROCHESTER, NY! Come stop by tomorrow and help us transform guns into gardening tools and jewelry.

We’re a few days into The RAWtools Makers Marathon where we’re forging 1 minute for every life lost to gun violence in 2025. Last night our team made luminaries out of the handguard off an AR-15.