Is Walmart pulling guns off the shelf?

Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from sales floors because of isolated incidents of “civil unrest” in some areas around the U.S. — but the retail giant said it will continue selling them. “These items do remain available for purchase by customers,” the retail giant said.

Did Walmart bring guns back?

Walmart is returning guns and ammunition back to its shelves after removing them from display as a safety precaution, citing this week’s “isolated civil unrest.” Now the company says the action was prompted by damage this week to some of its stores, and that it’s ready to restore guns and ammunition to their displays.

Why are guns being removed from Walmart?

Walmart removes guns and ammo from shelves, citing ‘isolated civil unrest’ Gun purchase interest tends to rise around stressful events and ahead of elections. Walmart briefly removed all guns and ammunition products from its sales floors in response to concerns about break-ins and civil unrest.

Why is Walmart not selling ammo anymore?

“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,” a Walmart spokesman said.

Is Walmart pulling guns and ammo?

The country’s largest retailer had asked all of its stores to move firearms and ammunition to a secure backroom area of the store out of “an abundance of caution” on Thursday, Walmart spokesperson Kory Lundberg told NBC News in an email. …

How many boxes of ammo can you buy at Walmart?

three boxes
As the nation’s largest gun retailer, the retailer is limiting sales of ammunition. The Wal-Mart ammunition limit is three boxes of ammunition a day per customer.

Why is Walmart taking ammo off the shelves?

Does Target carry guns and ammo?

Target (TGT), which has nearly 2,000 stores, does not sell firearms or ammunition. A representative for the company said it can’t enforce the request, and will abide by all local gun laws. The request applies to stores located in communities where people can legally carry firearms openly, Mulligan said.

How long can ammunition be stored?

Ammunition isn’t a perishable good – if stored correctly, it can last almost indefinitely. Whether it was stored correctly or not is another matter. Ammunition isn’t like the still-edible 5000-year-old honey found in Egyptian tombs; ready to eat and spread on toast.