Walmart says it has no plans to change gun and ammo sales after shooting

[mystery-ak]

Walmart says it has no plans to change gun and ammo sales after shooting
by Zachary Halaschak
 | August 05, 2019 02:09 PM

Walmart is not planning on changing its policies on gun and ammunition sales in the wake of a shooting at one of its Texas stores that left at least 22 dead.

The company, which sells firearms and ammunition in its sporting goods section, will continue its standard retail and security practices after the mass shooting in El Paso, according to Bloomberg. Company spokesman Randy Hargrove said that Walmart already has stringent policies in place for those who want to purchase guns.

“Our focus has always been on being a responsible seller of firearms,” Hargrove said. “We go beyond federal law requiring all customers to pass a background check before purchasing any firearm.”

In 2015, the store stopped selling semi-automatic military-style rifles, and last year, in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Walmart announced that it would raise the minimum age to purchase firearms and ammunition in its stores from 18 to 21.

“There’s not been any directive to any stores around the country to change any policy,” Hargrove said. “We’re focused on supporting our associates, customers and the entire El Paso community.”

The Walmart shooting in El Paso occurred on Saturday. The suspect reportedly penned a manifesto prior to the rampage expressing a desire to stop the “Hispanic invasion of Texas.” Hours later another gunman began shooting outside a bar and restaurant in Dayton, killing nine and wounding 27 others.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/walmart-says-it-has-no-plans-to-change-gun-and-ammo-sales-after-shooting

[txradioguy]

Good for them!  I know that Phoebe (a.k.a. Alyssa Milano) was shrieking about Walmart needing to stop selling guns and ammo on Saturday.

I don't even think they'd removed one body yet form the crime scene before she started in. 

[goatprairie]

Just in a local Walmart this afternoon. All the guns were still there. Lots of people in the store.  Nobody walking around looked like they were scared.

[Fishrrman]

Good on Walmart.

They showed both courage and common sense to maintain their current policies.

If the leftists try to boycott them, it will make little or no difference, and may even result in a "Chic-Filet" type backlash.

BTW, the Walmarts here in CT don't seem to sell firearms. Never have, since they opened.