Gun Safety Scorecard

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Mr. 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Ms. 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear Old Navy,

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.

Old Navy, we want to thank you for prohibiting guns in your stores and 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.

Ms. 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.

Dear 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.

Dear 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.