Original: In 2006 , López acquired an additional 12 decommissioned AK-47 assault rifles from Colombia 's peace commissioner 's office ; once they are converted into guitars , he plans to give them to high-profile musicians such as Shakira , Carlos Santana , and Paul McCartney , as well as political figures such as the Dalai Lama .
Simplified: After they are turned into guitars , he plans to give them to popular musicians such as Shakira , Carlos Santana , and Paul McCartney , as well as political figures such as the Dalai Lama .