Gun buy-back program turns weapons into jewelry

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Gun serial numbers typically flash from holsters on hips, but Jessica Mindich would rather they flash from arms and dress shirts.

A philanthropic jewelry maker residing in Connecticut, Mindich, 45, created the Caliber Collection to turn illegal and unwanted guns into something that can do no harm: jewelry.

Mindich will use weapons gathered from this Saturday’s Cash for Caliber buy-back program at the Mathis Community Center in Detroit for her next set of bracelets and cuff links. During the program from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., anyone can turn in an unloaded gun — no questions asked — and receive a $50 Visa gift card in exchange.

Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, Judge Greg Mathis of the courtroom reality TV show “Judge Mathis” and Mindich organized Cash for Caliber in an attempt to get guns off Detroit streets and prevent unnecessary loss of life.

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