Highland Park Peace Project
We Are One Step Away From Saving Lives
Confronting the assault weapons crisis through Procurement Activism - consult our Scorecard before you purchase
Who
We Are
The Highland Park Peace Project is dedicated to deterring the sale of military-style assault weapons to civilians. By taking action against businesses that support gun makers, we can disrupt the systems that allow mass shootings to continue.
Scorecard
Heroes
Companies that choose not to do business with the leading public-facing manufacturers of assault weapons are our heroes. Whether you are a large enterprise or concerned individual, make a difference by doing your business with our heroes.
Certified Hero
Salesforce.com
Customer
Publicly stated policy prohibiting its products to be used to advertise or sell Assault Weapons.
Certified Hero
Costco
Does not sell any products made by Leading Assault Weapons Manufacturers. Publicly stated policy prohibiting customers from carrying guns in the store.
Certified Hero
REI
In March 2018, REI put a hold on orders of Vista-brand owned products given Vista's ownership stake in Savage Arms. In July 2019, this resulted in Vista Outdoors selling off Savage Arms; a public statement can be found on their website.
Enablers
The Truth Revealed
A lot of companies want to stay in the shadows with respect to their ties to assault weapons; we’re here to focus the light on enablers of public facing assault weapons manufacturers.
Exposed Enabler
Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation provides financing to both Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Company.
Exposed Enabler
DLA Piper
Law Firm
Defending Smith & Wesson against civil claims brought by survivors and victims of Highland Park Independence Day mass shooting.
Exposed Enabler
KPMG LLP
Appointed as Smith & Wesson's independent public accounting firm effective September 17, 2024.
Media
Chicago Sun-Times writes, "Highland Park violence prevention activists take commercial approach in targeting gun companies"Volunteers with the Highland Park Peace Project want to tell consumers about businesses that are enabling and preventing gun violence — and encourage them to spend accordingly.