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We’re dedicated to making sure that everyone is as safe as possible at our events. We take safety extremely seriously, both from the standpoint of avoiding physical injury and feeling comfortable being yourself and having your boundaries respected.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns about event safety or if you want to report a violation or issue.

Code of Conduct

All participants and organizers of our events are expected to meet the following standards of behavior. Pink Pistols Chicago (the “Organization”) reserves the sole and absolute discretion to determine whether conduct violates this Code of Conduct. Violations may result in corrective action, including but not limited to, verbal warnings, removal from an event without refund, suspension from future events, permanent exclusion, and referral to law enforcement, where appropriate. The examples listed in this Code of Conduct are not exhaustive. Conduct that is not expressly described but that undermines safety, inclusion, or the mission of Pink Pistols Chicago may still be subject to corrective action.

1. Harassment

Participants are expected to behave in a manner that does not intend to harm, attack, stalk, or intimidate any individual or group of people. Any activities that are intended to harass or activities that fail to make a good faith effort to avoid causing harassment are prohibited. This includes both physical and verbal harassment, and includes attacks or intimidation made in any public setting regardless of whether the target of the harassment is present.

2. Dangerous and Illegal Behavior

Any activity that puts oneself or others at risk of physical harm is prohibited. Disregarding safety rules or the instruction of range safety officers or other designated personnel, exhibiting concerning behavior or making statements that indicate they are unable or unwilling to safely handle firearms, and engaging in or encouraging illegal behavior will result in corrective action regardless of whether those acts are the result of intentional malice. Any conduct that, in the judgment of organizers or range personnel, presents an immediate safety risk may result in immediate removal from the event without warning and without refund, regardless of intent.

3. Hate, Bigotry and Genocide

Expressing hateful or bigoted views, expressing support for racial supremacy, or supporting groups or organizations that promote such views is prohibited. Support for, advocacy of, or denial of genocide or mass atrocities is strictly prohibited. Expression of these views or support need not be verbal or explicit to be prohibited. Logos, symbols, coded language, dog-whistles, or any other form of expression that could be reasonably interpreted to support hate, bigotry, or genocide will be treated with equal weight as if those views were spoken aloud explicitly.

4. Anti-Democracy and Political Violence

Expressing support for anti-democratic ideologies, the elimination of civil liberties, totalitarian governance, or any other form of authoritarian or fascist movement is prohibited. Expressing support for, calling for, or otherwise condoning any form of political violence or intimidation is unacceptable and explicitly prohibited.

5. Discrimination

Engaging in any behavior that attempts to discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or age is prohibited. Events that are designated as ‘safe spaces’ for participants from a specific background are subject to self-identification by the attendee exclusively. Questioning or interrogating any person’s bona fide claim or expression of their identity is not acceptable behavior.

6. Sexual Misconduct

Behavior that is sexually explicit, pornographic, or sexually suggestive is prohibited at all events and in all organization communities. Unwanted or repeated sexual advances upon any person or group of people is prohibited. Violations of personal space or repeated undesired questions or discussions of a personal nature directed at any individual are prohibited.

Participants are entitled to their privacy and exclusively consensual interactions at any of our events or in community spaces. Attempting to violate someone’s desire for privacy by attempting to gather non-public information by any means or distributing information about others without their consent is prohibited. Participants are expected to respect anyone else’s desire to cease communication or interaction. Continued interactions with anyone after their withdrawal of consent is prohibited.

8. Unwanted Photography

Although photography is allowed at our events, everyone is expected to take reasonable care to ensure that any photos or videos do not include anyone without their explicit and verbal consent. Posting photos or videos publicly that include parties that haven’t given their consent is prohibited. Failure to comply with photography or recording requests, including refusal to delete images upon request, may result in immediate removal from the event. Photography restrictions apply equally to still images, video, livestreams and screen captures.

9. Political Action

Participants are expected to refrain from direct political action at events or in community spaces. This includes, but is not limited to, distributing propaganda or political material, attempting to influence elections, and advertising or seeking support for or against any political party or candidate. Context and reasonableness will be considered when evaluating the effect of non-verbal political support such as clothing or paraphernalia. This policy does not prohibit discussion of political issues, legislation, or current events relevant to the organization’s mission.

10. Deception and Misinformation

Deliberate acts of deception and the reckless spreading of misinformation are prohibited. The use of a pseudonym during events will not be considered an act of deception unless the usage is primarily intended to defraud others or intentionally misrepresent one’s own identity. Participants are expected to exercise caution in sharing information and verify primary sources whenever possible. Repeated sharing of false or misleading information, particularly after being provided with corrected information or guidance, is prohibited regardless of intent.

Dispute Resolution Policy

For the complete dispute resolution policy, please download the full Code of Conduct PDF.

1. Reporting

Reports may be made to any event organizer, board member, or by emailing [email protected]

  • Internal
    Conduct witnessed directly by an event organizer
  • Direct
    Participants reporting violations directly, anonymously in person if desired
  • Indirect
    Anonymous reports not made in person or any reports that involve hearsay

2. Immediate Action

Violations of codes 1-4 or wanton disregard for any codes witnessed by an organizer may result in:

  • removal and temporary ban from community spaces
  • removal from an event and temporary ban from future events

3. Investigation

The board of directors investigates all violation reports and assigns a disposition:

  • Verified
    The report represents a clear reflection of the facts
  • Unverified
    It is unknown whether the report is completely accurate
  • Inaccurate
    The report materially misrepresents the facts

4. Corrective Action

Based on the nature of a verified report or collection of reports (verified or not) that indicates a pattern of behavior, corrective action may include the following:

  • informal discussion and mediation
  • formal warning and certification of understanding
  • permanent ban from attendance to future events or community spaces