Gun Safety Scorecard
Are your favorite businesses keeping you safe from gun violence?
Company
Grade
7-Eleven
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, 7-Eleven must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with 7-Eleven’s promise to “do the most good in the world."
Unfortunately, 7-Eleven has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand especially during COVID-19. In March, a 16 year old boy was shot behind a 7-Eleven in CA. That’s just one example of the 16 shootings at 7-Elevens incidents of gun violence across the country during quarantine which is an increase from the same period in 2019.
7-Eleven page →Urge 7-Eleven to help us build safer communities.
To: <7-11custrel@7-11.com>
Subject: 7-Eleven must act.
Open in Email AppDear 7-Eleven,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, 7-Eleven must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Ace Hardware
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Ace Hardware must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its belief in "giving back to the communities we do business in and helping those in need."
Unfortunately, Ace Hardware has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In July of 2019, “one person was killed after being shot at Ace Home Center" in Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Ace Hardware page →Urge Ace Hardware to help us build safer communities.
To: <carecenter@acehardware.com>
Subject: Ace Hardware must act.
Open in Email AppDear Ace Hardware,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Ace Hardware must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not publicly demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Amazon
BAmazon understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Amazon page →Thank Amazon for helping us build safer communities.
To: <primary@amazon.com>
Subject: Amazon must act.
Open in Email AppDear Amazon,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Amazon, we want to thank you for not selling firearms on your platform and for donating to gun violence prevention initiatives. As a result of these actions, your company has scored an B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Does not allow guns into its stores (Amazon does not sell firearms)
60/60
$136,000 in political donations to the top Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
0/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Bonus points for donating a percentage of purchases to gun violence prevention initiatives
20
Total
80/100
Applebee's
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Applebee's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its parent company's claims to "value the neighborhoods in which we do business and...strive to improve them with our presence."
Unfortunately, Applebee's has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In September of 2019, a 20-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds outside an Applebee’s restaurant in Renton, Washington.
Applebee's page →Urge Applebee's to help us build safer communities.
To: <guest.relations@applebees.com>
Subject: Applebee's must act.
Open in Email AppDear Applebee’s,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Applebee's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Barnes & Noble
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Barnes & Noble must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its "commitment to good corporate citizenship."
Barnes & Noble page →Urge Barnes & Noble to help us build safer communities.
To: <customerservice@bn.com>
Subject: Barnes & Noble must act.
Open in Email AppDear Barnes & Noble,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Barnes and Noble must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Buffalo Wild Wings
DAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Buffalo Wild Wings must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its claim "to help make your community the best place to live, work, play and dine."
Unfortunately, Buffalo Wild Wings has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In August of 2019, an individual with a weapon appeared at a restaurant in Gastonia, North Carolina and was shot by a responding officer.
Buffalo Wild Wings page →Urge Buffalo Wild Wings to help us build safer communities.
To: <BWWPublicRelations@InspireBrands.com>
Subject: Buffalo Wild Wings must act.
Open in Email AppDear Buffalo Wild Wings,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Buffalo Wild Wings must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
Guns banned in company owned restaurants but not franchises.
50/60
$12,500 in donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
10/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
60/100
Chick-fil-A
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Chick-fil-A must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with Chick-fil-A's claim that "Being a Chick-fil-A Operator is about more than serving chicken, it's about having a positive impact in the local community."
Unfortunately, Chick-fil-A has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In September of 2018, a person was killed after a shooting at a west Macon Chick-fil-A in Georgia.
Chick-fil-A page →Urge Chick-fil-A to help us build safer communities.
To: <dmca@chick-fil-a.com>
Subject: Chick-fil-A must act.
Open in Email AppDear Chick-fil-A Manager,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Chick-fil-A must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
Requires franchises to follow local laws
25/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
45/100
Costco
BAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Costco understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Costco has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In June 2019, two Costco stores in California were the sites of two separate shootings in a matter of days.
Costco page →Thank Costco for helping us build safer communities.
To: <cjelinek@costco.com>
Subject: Costco must act.
Open in Email AppMr. Jelinek
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Costco, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Guns are banned at Costco stores
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not publicly demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
80/100
Dollar Tree
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Dollar Tree must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its claims to "strive to give back to our community...by supporting efforts that improve the quality of life in the communities surrounding our corporate headquarters and our distribution centers."
Unfortunately, Dollar Tree has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In April of 2019, at least 8 shots were fired in parking lot of a Dollar Tree in Tennessee.
Dollar Tree page →Urge Dollar Tree to help us build safer communities.
To: <CorpSecy@DollarTree.com>
Subject: Dollar Tree must act.
Open in Email AppDear Dollar Tree,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Dollar Tree must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Dunkin'
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Dunkin must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with Dunkin's pledge to be "committed to giving back to the places where we live."
Unfortunately, Dunkin has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In February of 2019, "two people who were found fatally shot at a Dunkin' Donuts near Memorial Park [in Houston, Texas] died from a murder-suicide."
Dunkin' page →Urge Dunkin' to help us build safer communities.
To: <customerservice@dunkinbrands.com>
Subject: Dunkin' must act.
Open in Email AppDear Dunkin',
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Dunkin' must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
Requires franchises to follow local law
25/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
45/100
Home Depot
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Home Depot must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its focus on "giving back to the communities we're proud to call our own."
Unfortunately, Home Depot has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In 2017, a Home Depot in New York City erupted into violence after a store manager was shot and killed by an individual who was recently fired from the store. The individual then turned the gun on himself and commited suicide.
Home Depot page →Urge Home Depot to help us build safer communities.
To: <Customer_Care@homedepot.com>
Subject: Home Depot must act.
Open in Email AppDear Home Depot,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Home Depot must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
$469,500 in political giving to the top Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
0/20
Has not publicly demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
0/100
Hot Topic
BThank Hot Topic for helping us build safer communities.
To: <ht_online@hottopic.com>
Subject: Hot Topic must act.
Open in Email AppDear Hot Topic,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Hot Topic, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and by publically calling for gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Guns are banned at Hot Topic stores
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Bonus points for engaging with the Business Must Act coalition
5
Total
85/100
JoS. A. Bank
FJos A. Bank has failed to act and keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence.
JoS. A. Bank page →Urge JoS. A. Bank to help us build safer communities.
To: <ir@tailoredbrands.com>
Subject: JoS. A. Bank must act.
Open in Email AppDear JoS. A. Bank,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, JoS. A Bank must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Kohl's
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Kohl's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with Kohl's claim that "we are strongly committed to the thousands of communities we are a part of across the United States."
Unfortunately, Kohl's has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In March of 2019, a man was injured in a shooting at Kohl's in Lawrence, Indiana.
Kohl's page →Urge Kohl's to help us build safer communities.
To: <investor.relations@kohls.com>
Subject: Kohl's must act.
Open in Email AppDear Kohl’s,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Kohl's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Kroger
AKroger understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Kroger has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In October of 2018, a gunman killed two people at a Kroger supermarket in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.
Kroger page →Thank Kroger for helping us build safer communities.
To: Kristal Howard <kristal.howard@kroger.com>
Subject: Kroger must act.
Open in Email AppMs. Howard,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Kroger, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and ending gun sales. As a result of these actions, your company has scored an A on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Prohibits customers from bringing guns in-store
60/60
Gave $40,000 to the top Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
10/20
Demanded action on gun reform
20/20
Bonus points for ending gun sales
5
Total
95/100
Lowe's
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Lowe's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with Lowe's commitment to "make the communities around us much stronger and more resilient."
Unfortunately, Lowe's has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In September of 2019, two individuals were shot at in a Lowe's parking lot in Georgia as they attempted to stop a car break-in.
Lowe's page →Urge Lowe's to help us build safer communities.
To: <PublicRelations@Lowes.com>
Subject: Lowe's must act.
Open in Email AppDear Lowe’s,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Lowe's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store weapons policy
0/60
$163,000 in political donations to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress
0/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
0/100
McDonald's
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, McDonald's must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with its claims that "giving back is an essential part of the way we operate every day."
Unfortunately, McDonald's has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In an Oklahoma McDonald’s in May 2020, an employee was shot for telling a customer to leave due to COVID-19 restrictions. McDonald's also experienced another 11 incidents of gun violence during quarantine.
McDonald's page →Urge McDonald's to help us build safer communities.
To: <Press@us.mcd.com>
Subject: McDonald's must act.
Open in Email AppDear McDonald’s,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Ace Hardware must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017. During COVID-19 lockdown orders McDonald's experienced 12 incidents of gun violence nationwide.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act
Requires franchises to follow local law
25/60
$64,000 in donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
10/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
35/100
Nike
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Nike must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with Nike's focus on improving the lives of young adults by investing in athletic programs and community building.
Unfortunately, Nike has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In 2017, shots were fired in front of the downtown Nike store in Portland, Oregon while customers waited in line for the new Air Jordans.
Nike page →Urge Nike to help us build safer communities.
To: < media.relations@nike.com>
Subject: Nike must act.
Open in Email AppDear Nike Manager,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Nike must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
$5,000 in donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
10/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
10/100
Nordstrom
BNordstrom understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Nordstrom has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In December of 2014, a man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend at a Nordstrom in Chicago, Illinois before turning the gun on himself "in what police described as a domestic-related shooting."
Nordstrom page →Thank Nordstrom for helping us build safer communities.
To: <NordstromPR@Nordstrom.com>
Subject: Nordstrom must act.
Open in Email AppDear Nordstrom,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Nordstrom, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Open carry is banned
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
80/100
Old Chicago Pizza
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Old Chicago Pizza must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with the mission of its parent company, CraftWorks Holdings, which considers "serving our people and the communities where we live and work" a core value.
Unfortunately, Old Chicago Pizza has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In August of 2019, an armed cook shot the manager of an Old Chicago Pizza in Colorado Springs, Colorado during an attempted robbery. The would-be robber fled the building empty-handed.
Old Chicago Pizza page →Urge Old Chicago Pizza to help us build safer communities.
To: <press@craftworksrestaurants.com>
Subject: Old Chicago Pizza must act.
Open in Email AppDear Old Chicago Pizza,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Old Chicago Pizza must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Rainbow Shops
FAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Rainbow Shops has failed to act and keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence.
Unfortunately, Rainbow Shops has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In April of 2019, shots were fired at a Rainbow Shops location in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Rainbow Shops page →Urge Rainbow Shops to help us build safer communities.
To: <customerservice@rainbowshops.com>
Subject: Rainbow Shops must act.
Open in Email AppDear Rainbow Shops,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Rainbow Shops must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
No in-store gun policy
0/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
20/100
Starbucks
BAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Starbucks understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Starbucks has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In November of 2017, a man fatally shot a young father and wounded two others—including a 12-year-old boy—outside a Starbucks in Chicago, Illinois.
Starbucks page →Thank Starbucks for helping us build safer communities.
To: <press@starbucks.com>
Subject: Starbucks must act.
Open in Email AppDear Starbucks,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Starbucks, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Requests that customers do not bring firearms into stores
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
80/100
TJ Maxx
DAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, TJ Maxx must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. Helping build safer communities would be consistent with their statement that "developing our Associates, investing in our communities, being mindful of our impact on the environment, and operating our business with high ethical standards are at the center of our corporate responsibility efforts."
Unfortunately, TJ Maxx has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In November of 2014, an employee was gunned down while taking a break outside the store in Cape Coral, Florida.
TJ Maxx page →Urge TJ Maxx to help us build safer communities.
To: <customerservice@tjx.com>
Subject: TJ Maxx must act.
Open in Email AppDear TJ Maxx,
The recent outbreak of Americans openly wielding military-style weapons at lockdown protests across the country in order to intimidate lawmakers into reopening state economies prematurely has exposed the dangers of our nations's weak gun laws. Law enforcement officials, lawmakers and commentators from both sides of the political isle have condemned this outrageous behavior, noting that openly brandishing firearms is a dangerous intimidation tactic that should not be tolerated in a democratic society.
As states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, TJ Maxx must act to keep its customers and employees safe from gun violence. We urge you to add language prohibiting open carry into your franchise agreements.
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
Unfortunately, businesses are no stranger to incidents of gun violence at their establishments, experiencing 351 gun homicides -- an average or nearly one person killed everyday -- in 2017.
That is why we are urging you to change course and lead in helping build safer communities for us all. Put, simply we are asking you to re-open without guns. Fewer guns means safer stores.
Open carry complicates the work of law enforcement officers and endangers lives. Research has also consistently found the presence of a firearm makes people more aggressive, transforming mere disagreements into violent, and potential deadly, confrontations.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety policies, we are calling on you to act.
In-store weapons policy requires stores to follow local laws
25/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Bonus points for supporting domestic violence service organizations
20
Total
65/100
Target
BAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Target understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Target has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In the fall of 2018, a shooting took place at a Target store in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Target page →Thank Target for helping us build safer communities.
To: <Press@target.com>
Subject: Target must act.
Open in Email AppDear Target,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Target, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and investing in public safety programs. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Requests that customers don't bring firearms into stores
60/60
Donated $9,000 to the top 25 recipients of NRA dollars in Congress
10/20
Hasn't demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Bonus points for investing in violence prevention initiatives
10
Total
80/100
Trader Joe's
BAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Trader Joe's understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Trade Joe's has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In July of 2018, "a Trader Joe’s assistant manager was fatally shot when a gun battle broke out after a police pursuit ended with a standoff inside the store" in Silver Lake, California.
Trader Joe's page →Thank Trader Joe's for helping us build safer communities.
To: Nicole High <nhigh@traderjoes.com>
Subject: Trader Joe's must act.
Open in Email AppMs. High,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Trader Joe’s, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Requests that customers don't bring firearms into stores
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
80/100
Waffle House
CAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Waffle House understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Waffle House has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In April of 2018, four peple were killed and two suffered gunshot wounds at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee, by a shooter armed with a semi-automatic rifle. During COVID-19 quarantine in May of 2020, an employee with the Waffle House in Aurora, Colorado was shot after confronting a customer for not wearing a face mask. This is one of three incidents, so far.
Waffle House page →Urge Waffle House to help us build safer communities.
Guns are banned in company-owned restaurants, but not franchises
50/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
70/100
Walmart
AAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Walmart understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Walmart has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In August of 2019, a gunman inspired by hate shot and killed 22 people and injured 24 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.
Following this tragedy, Walmart listened to its customers and employees and leaned into gun reform by ending all handgun sales, significantly limiting ammunition sales, asking customers to stop bringing firearms into their stores, and publicly lobbying for gun reform.
Walmart page →Thank Walmart for helping us build safer communities.
To: <ethics@wal-mart.com>
Subject: Walmart must act.
Open in Email AppDear Walmart,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Walmart, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores, ending the sale of all handguns, and certain kinds of ammunition, and for publicly calling for gun reform. As a result of these actions, your company has scored an A on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Banned open carry in its stores
60/60
$181,000 in donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
0/20
Publicly supports gun reform measures
20/20
Bonus points for significantly limiting gun and ammunition sales
10
Total
90/100
Whole Foods
BAs states across the country lift COVID-19 lockdown orders and businesses gradually open their doors to costumers, Whole Foods understands that it has a responsibility to keep its customers and employees safe and has adopted significant changes to help build safer communities with fewer guns.
Unfortunately, Whole Foods has experienced the consequences of our nation's loose gun laws first-hand. In December of 2018, a robber in Washington, D.C. shot a cashier in face after he failed to open the register.
Whole Foods page →Thank Whole Foods for helping us build safer communities.
To: <customer.questions@wholefoods.com>
Subject: Whole Foods must act.
Open in Email AppDear Whole Foods,
Americans are grappling with the consequences of gun violence every day, yet the federal government has failed to pass legislation that would keep us safe. That’s why large American employers have a responsibility to their workers, customers, and communities to do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated 393 million firearms in civilian hands.
Whole Foods, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and not donating to the top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress. As a result of these actions, your company has scored a B on the Gun Safety Scorecard at BusinessMustAct.org
Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to guns every single year, including 12,000 people who are murdered with firearms -- most of them young Black and Latino men. Women, who represent the primary shoppers of American households, are also disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Five hundred and fifty-four American women are shot and killed by their intimate partners every single year, on average—a death every sixteen hours.
That is why we are so grateful that you’ve recognized that American corporations have an opportunity to lead in helping build safer communities for us all. And, we’re calling on you to go even further by investing in community-based violence intervention programs that are reducing rates of every-day gun violence and announcing that you will consider ending political donations to politicians who stand in the way of gun reform.
American businesses know that gun violence can also impact business. Research has found that surges in gun violence reduce the growth rate of new retail and service businesses and gun violence broadly imposes $229 billion in total annual costs on the United States – approximately 1.4 percent of GDP.
Since 72 percent of the public feels more favorably towards companies with CEOs that actively support gun safety laws, we are calling on you to act.
Guns are banned
60/60
No donations to the top 25 Congressional recipients of NRA dollars
20/20
Has not demanded action on gun reform
0/20
Total
80/100