GUN SAFETY SCORECARD
A-

Dick’s Sporting Goods became a vocal advocate for gun reform following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Since 2018 they have significantly reduced gun sales, to the point that they made up less than 5% of total revenue in 2022.

Criteria & Details
Score
-5
Financial ties to the gun lobby

None found.

0
Policies on carrying guns

No publicly stated policy against bringing guns into business locations.

-15
Making public statements in support of gun violence prevention

Former CEO Ed Stack made multiple calls for Congress to take immediate action to address America’s gun violence epidemic.

0
Donations to gun lobby-backed politicians

None found.

0
Donations to politicians that denied the 2020 election

None found.

0
Bonus points for additional actions on gun violence

Bonus points awarded for standing against America’s gun culture and for making a $100,000 donation to Sandy Hook Promise.

10
TOTAL SCORE
90