Ohio church trades groceries for guns

11-23-2008, 04:10 AM

Ohio church trades groceries for guns
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...3-8641909a90da

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- A church is offering $100 in free groceries to people willing to turn over rifles, shotguns and handguns.

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Akron said it collected about 580 guns Friday and still had more than 100 gift cards left to distribute Saturday.

Sponsors of the program include Acme Fresh Market grocery stores, the city of Akron, the Summit County sheriff's office and Summit County Juvenile Court.

Police checked weapons at the door of the church to make sure they were not loaded.

Church pastor Marc Neal says he hopes the program will help prevent accidental shootings.

11-23-2008, 04:10 AM	#1
Baggywrinkle Guest Posts: n/a	Ohio church trades groceries for guns Ohio church trades groceries for guns http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story...3-8641909a90da AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- A church is offering $100 in free groceries to people willing to turn over rifles, shotguns and handguns. Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Akron said it collected about 580 guns Friday and still had more than 100 gift cards left to distribute Saturday. Sponsors of the program include Acme Fresh Market grocery stores, the city of Akron, the Summit County sheriff's office and Summit County Juvenile Court. Police checked weapons at the door of the church to make sure they were not loaded. Church pastor Marc Neal says he hopes the program will help prevent accidental shootings.