The U.S.’ largest retailer has been in a tough public relations position for years. In the wake of several high-profile mass shootings, gun control advocates have called on Walmart to stop selling guns and ammunition entirely. In response, the company has repeatedly caved, albeit not completely.
In 2018, after the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Walmart raised the minimum age for gun and ammunition purchase by three years, from 18 to 21. And just on Tuesday, after another shooting in Texas over the weekend, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced additional changes. As reported by the Washington Examiner:
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