Shareholders force Ruger to prepare gun violence risk report

By Christen Smith

The Ruger booth at SHOT Show 2017 in Las Vegas. (Photo: Daniel Terrill/Guns.com)
Top executives at Sturm, Ruger and Company said this week a shareholder-requested risk report won’t change anything about the gun maker’s business or its commitment to the Second Amendment.
The statement comes after shareholders approved a proposal at the company’s annual meeting requiring the gun maker produce a report on “activities related to safety measures and mitigation of harm associated with company products” in the wake of several high-profile mass shootings.  A group of faith-based investors — the Catholic Health Initiatives and the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment — told CNBC it will present a similar plan to American Outdoor Brands, holding company of Smith & Wesson, at its annual meeting in the fall.
“The fact that a majority of shareholders is asking you to look at gun safety is incredibly significant,” said Colleen Scanlon, of Catholic Health Initiatives, during the meeting. “While gun violence is an issue of concern to everyone, the responsibility to market safe guns sold to the public appropriately lies with gun manufacturers and distributors.”
Mark Gurney, Ruger’s director of product management, said in an email Wednesday the company was “obligated” to allow shareholders to vote on the request.
“With

Source: Guns.com