Firing Back: 8,300 Guns Destroyed But is it a Celebration?

Tamco Steel Mill has hosted an event that turned 8,300 confiscated guns into rebar for upgrades to freeways and bridges reported The Los Angeles Times. Known as “Project Isaiah,” this annual event, which has run for 17 years, takes a “stash of weapons taken from criminals” to the Tamco Steel Mill, where the guns are destroyed.

Said Deputy Bill Brauberger: “It’s pretty exciting and very visual.” We think it is sad and unnecessary.

While many of the guns were no doubt cheap and common, we can’t help but wonder what types of historically significant items were lost forever. Imagine the outrage when historic buildings are leveled in the name of progress.

It is a shame that guns don’t get the same level of respect.