Bank of America said it would ask its clients who manufacture assault rifles how they can help end mass shootings, according to media reports. “We are joining other companies in our industry to examine what we can do to help end the tragedy of mass shootings, and an immediate step we’re taking is to engage the limited number of clients we have that manufacture assault weapons for non-military use to understand what they can contribute to this shared responsibility,” the bank said in a statement released to several media outlets. That move comes as other companies, including airlines like United and Delta , are severing ties with the National Rifle Association in response to the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida. Bank of America’s stock has jumped 32% over the past 12 months, beating the S&P 500 .
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