GUN SAFETY SCORECARD
F
McDonald’s has been silent about the issue of gun violence, with no public statements or public policies found. They have made significant 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
None found.
0
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
None found.
-15
Donations to gun lobby-backed politicians
Since the 2020 election, McDonald’s PAC has donated $43,500 to NRA-backed members of Congress.
-10
Donations to politicians that denied the 2020 election
Since the 2020 election, McDonald’s PAC has donated $272,000 to members of Congress who denied the 2020 election results.
-10
Bonus points for additional actions on gun violence
Bonus points awarded for donating $3.5 million to 40 Chicago-area organizations, including one focused on reducing gun violence.
5
TOTAL SCORE
55
