GUN SAFETY SCORECARD
F

Capital One has been silent about the issue of gun violence, with no public statements found. They have provided billions of dollars in credit for gun manufacturers and made donations to lawmakers who are backed by the gun lobby and members of Congress who denied the 2020 election results.

Criteria & Details
Score
Financial ties to the gun industry

Supported a $1.55 billion credit agreement with the Olin Corporation, a major manufacturer of ammunition. Provided more than $900 million dollars in credit and loans for Vista Outdoor, the parent company of Remington Ammunition.

-10
Financial ties to the gun lobby

None found.

0
Policies on carrying guns

Prohibits employees from carrying firearms on site, except where “expressly permitted by state law.” No public policy found for customers.

-10
Making public statements in support of gun violence prevention

None found.

-15
Donations to gun lobby-backed politicians

Since the 2020 election, Capital One’s PAC has donated $51,000 to NRA-backed members of Congress.

-10
Donations to politicians that denied the 2020 election

Since the 2020 election, Capital One’s PAC has donated $236,000 to members of Congress who denied the 2020 election results.

-10
Bonus points for additional actions on gun violence

No bonus points earned.

0
TOTAL SCORE
45