Business can do more to protect, employees, consumers, and communities Many companies see the issue of gun violence as falling outside their sphere of responsibility and influence. However, companies have a responsibility to provide safe working environments for their employees—something they cannot reasonably guarantee given the current state of gun violence in the U.S. Gun violence happens in all types of workplaces and in the communities where companies operate and sell to. Sadly, gun violence is increasingly impacting more communities around the country.