Walmart Pulls Guns and Ammo from Shelves in Fear of Civil Unrest Ahead of Election

Wikimedia Commons, By St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

Big box retailer Walmart is removing all guns and ammo from the sales floor ahead of Tuesday’s Presidential election. 

The company is taking the precautionary measure to prevent the theft of firearms in the event that looting and rioting breaks out next week.  

“We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have moved our firearms and ammunition off the sales floor as a precaution for the safety of our associates and customers,” Walmart said in a statement. 

The retailer will not be discontinuing the sale of firearms and ammunition, but the goods will not be on display. “These items do remain available for purchase by customer,” the company assured.  

Walmart has tapered off gun sales since the 1990s, when they stopped selling handguns in every state except Alaska, but last year the company announced they would discontinue sales in the northernmost state as well. 

In the same statement the retailer said they would stop selling short barreled rifles and handgun ammunition, shifting their focus towards hunting rifles and shotguns. 

“We have a long heritage as a company of serving responsible hunters and sportsmen and women, and we’re going to continue doing so,” said CEO Doug McMillon.  

Last year’s decision came on the heels of major mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and Odessa, Texas.  Though the response was likely influenced by the El Paso gunman who killed 22 people inside of a Walmart store a month prior. 

The National Rifle Organization slammed the retailer for the discontinuation of sales. 

“The strongest defense of freedom has always been our free-market economy. It is shameful to see Walmart succumb to the pressure of the anti-gun elites. Lines at Walmart will soon be replaced by lines at other retailers who are more supportive of America’s fundamental freedoms. The truth is Walmart’s actions today will not make us any safer. Rather than place the blame on the criminal, Walmart has chosen to victimize law-abiding Americans,” the association remarked. 

Walmart has been a popular target for looters during this summer’s riots. A Philadelphia Walmart was vandalized as recently as this week. 


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Charles M.
3 years ago

That’s why I support local sporting good stores .

the traveller
the traveller
3 years ago
Reply to  Charles M.

Agree. WM also reports you to the ATF as SOON as you purchase a weapon and/or ammo. Communist in my book.

the traveller
the traveller
3 years ago

Not too long after this article came out on both tv and the internet, WM reversed its decision. Courtesy of the “Big Three” networks and FOX News.

Gerald Mahle
Gerald Mahle
3 years ago

National Rifle Association, Cretins! Sheesh!

Mike
Mike
3 years ago

That’s why you’re smart to have a loaded gun or rifle or pistol so you can shoot when they loot .

jjjj
jjjj
3 years ago

Quit shopping there a long time ago.

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