Walmart CEO Bans Open Carry, Ends Most Ammo And All Handgun Sales

Published on September 3, 2019
Duration: 9:37

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced a new policy discontinuing handgun and certain ammunition sales, and banning open carry in stores. This decision, prompted by recent mass shootings, aims to enhance store safety and reduce the company's market share in ammunition. The policy change affects handgun ammunition, .223 and 5.56 caliber ammunition, and marks a complete exit from handgun sales. While concealed carry with permits remains unchanged, open carry is now prohibited unless by authorized law enforcement.

Quick Summary

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced a significant policy shift, discontinuing handgun sales and certain ammunition like .223 and 5.56 caliber rounds. The company is also banning open carry in its stores, except for law enforcement, citing recent mass shootings and a commitment to store safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Walmart Policy Change Announcement
  2. 00:53Reading the CEO's Memo
  3. 01:05Context: El Paso and South Haven Tragedies
  4. 02:31Details of Firearm and Ammunition Sales Changes
  5. 03:01Discontinuation of Specific Ammunition Sales (.223, 5.56)
  6. 03:20Complete Exit from Handgun Sales
  7. 04:14Store Safety and Open Carry Ban
  8. 05:13Concealed Carry Policy Remains Unchanged
  9. 05:45Industry Safety Collaboration
  10. 06:23Call for Legislative Action: Background Checks
  11. 06:42Debate on Assault Weapons Ban
  12. 07:15Walmart's Role in National Debate
  13. 07:30Company Heritage and Responsibility
  14. 08:13CEO's Stance on Company Influence
  15. 08:32Viewer Engagement: Comments and Subscriptions
  16. 09:04Summary of Ammunition and Handgun Caliber Changes
  17. 09:28Closing Remarks and Safety Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific ammunition types is Walmart discontinuing sales of?

Walmart is discontinuing sales of handgun ammunition and certain short-barreled rifle ammunition, specifically mentioning the .223 caliber and 5.56 caliber rounds. This move aims to reduce their market share in ammunition sales.

What is Walmart's new policy on open carry in their stores?

Walmart is respectfully requesting that customers no longer openly carry firearms in their stores or Sam's Clubs, even in states where open carry is permitted. This policy does not apply to authorized law enforcement officers.

Will Walmart still sell handguns after this policy change?

No, Walmart is completely exiting the handgun market. They will sell through their current inventory and discontinue all handgun sales, including handgun ammunition.

What prompted Walmart's decision to change its firearm and ammunition sales policies?

The policy changes were prompted by recent mass shootings, including incidents in El Paso, South Haven, Dayton, Midland, and Odessa, Texas. Walmart cited these tragedies and a desire to enhance store safety as key motivators.

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