Walmart is preparing its stores around the country for the possibility of mostly peaceful protests that could break out next week depending on the results of Tuesday’s election. From the Wall Street Journal: “We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have … Read more
Walmart’s status as a charter member in good standing of Everytown for Gun Safety’s Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership program almost went unnoticed. Except an eagle-eyed member of the Tennessee Firearms Association caught it in recent days on the Walmart Corporate Policies and Guidelines page. Funny, Walmart didn’t mention that association in their public announcement earlier … Read more
Well this is awkward. Earlier this week, Walmart caved to the braying anti-gun chorus and announced that they’re ending the sales of handgun ammunition (and apparently .223/5.56 as well) in their stores. They also asked their customers to refrain from carrying sidearms openly. That will undoubtedly mean fewer armed people in Walmart stores. Law abiding … Read more
Walmart’s announced the next logical step on its way to fully eliminating the sales of firearms and ammunition in its stores (and possibly concealed Carr, too). It’s not clear why they’re taking this intermediate step, unless it’s to ease its customer base into the Bentonville retail giant’s inevitable gun-free future. The Wally Walk may soon be … Read more
Just a happy little side effect of New Mexico’s new “universal” background check law. The retailer is not equipped to conduct checks for private sales, Walmart spokeswoman Tiffany Wilson said. Employees and customers could be put in danger by people bringing in guns seeking checks for private sales, she said. “Unlike a specialty sporting goods … Read more
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