Destroying Deceased War Verteran Fathers WWII M1911 Heirloom

John Ricker, a San Francisco artist, uses blacksmithing skills to make provocative art out of melted handguns. Camera and editing: James Irwin, Chronicle Staff

"Heath gave John a World War 2 era .45 handgun he found among his late fathers belongings." 1:50

"And this is actually made out of an AK47, which are currently made out of aluminum, and this is the ones of the first things we cast out of a gun we melted down." 1:19

I am unaware of any AK47 that was made from aluminium, let alone any Kalashnikov variant, but i could be wrong. Not only that, but those looks to be about 5+ guns worth of aluminum.

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[l84cabo]

What a shame. That 1911 was used to defend the freedom that gives these idiots the right to do this. I bet that guys father is turning over in his grave. It clearly had enough meaning to him to bring it home and save it all these years...just so his dumb son could destroy it. Way to honor your father's legacy.

[54hmmwv]

Idiots like these will be the first to be enslaved by our enemies who did not beat their guns into plowshares. To answer this idiot's question Who do you think it is okay to kill?" I know it is okay to kill those who would wish to kill my family, neighbor or rape my sister.

[Sevenat1blow]

John Ricker doesn't even know his grandparents' names.

[10rupeejezail]

Watching this was like watching a war hero get burned alive. Broke my heart to see a national heirloom destroyed. This is the reason I left San Francisco and will never go back. This is a perfect example of the smug self-righteousness and attitude of superiority that turned one of the coolest cities in the US into a cesspool in 40 years. This is one of the worst things I've ever seen. I guarantee that old veteran is standing at the pearly gates just waiting for this guy.

[HarmonyArmory]

i think it is ok to take the life of a person who would have no second guesses taking mine. my carry weapon is stored in my holster on my waistband at 5 o'clock right above my wallet. if someone is pointing a weapon at me, be it a gun, knife, or club of some kind they are going to find out how fast .008 seconds actually is.

[xSnuffedx]

I give up.

[soundsfromthestreet]

goddamn hippies

[cherryvanillacoke6]

oh god im gona be sick

[LuzeZeiss]

He should have sold that 1911 for more than he'd ever make in his career as an "artist"

[Serbian101]

In my family tradition (dating to the old country) when a firearm is handed down it is an extreme honor to receive it. Our heirlooms are preserved (still used) and cherished; seeing such a destruction of a piece of history and would be seen as a deep personal insult for this to be done to any of our heirloom firearms. Jebi se ignorant fools.

[elliswrong]

What a tremendous piece of shit.