GUN SAFETY SCORECARD
B-

Kroger ended its sale of guns and ammunition in March 2018, following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. They have publicly advocated for gun reform and requested that customers refrain from the open carry of firearms in their stores. Despite these values, they have 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

Ended the sale of firearms and ammunition in their Fred Meyer stores in March 2018.

0
Financial ties to the gun lobby

None found.

0
Policies on carrying guns

Issued a statement in 2019 asking that customers not open carry in their stores, even in states where it is legal.

0
Making public statements in support of gun violence prevention

Issued multiple statements in 2019 urging Congress to pass gun reform legislation.

0
Donations to gun lobby-backed politicians

Since the 2020 election, Kroger’s PAC has donated $3,000 to NRA-backed members of Congress.

-10
Donations to politicians that denied the 2020 election

Since the 2020 election, Kroger’s PAC has donated $96,000 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
80