Rawtools Buffalo

06/21/2026

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.

06/16/2026

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

06/14/2026

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.

06/11/2026

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

06/07/2026

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

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

06/06/2026

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!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

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

06/03/2026

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.