Walmart completely exits handgun sales, to stop selling certain gun ammunition

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Source: Walmart Media Library

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) made another significant decision regarding its position about gun sales at its stores across the country.

On Tuesday, Walmart announced that it will stop all handgun sales in Alaska. The retail giant’s decision marks its complete exit from handgun sales.

In addition, the company also decided that it will discontinue selling short-barrel rifle ammunition including the .223 and 5.56 calibers. These ammunition commonly used in some hunting rifles but can be used also in large capacity clips on military-style weapons. It will also stop selling handgun ammunition.

Furthermore, Walmart is also prohibiting customers from openly carrying guns at its stores and at Sam’s Club in states that allows “open carry.” Law enforcement officers are exempted from the ban. The company clarified that it is not changing its policy for customers who have permits for concealed carry.

Walmart previously made a decision to stop selling handguns or military-style rifles such as the AR-15. The company also raised the age limit to buy a firearm or ammunition to 21 and required a “green light” on a background check and to video tape the point of sale for firearms. It also implemented a policy that only certain trained associates are allowed to sell guns.