Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its stores in the United States, citing “isolated civil unrest” in the country.
Key points:
- The move comes after protests and unrest sparked by the police shooting of black man in Philadelphia
- The firearms and ammunition will still be available for purchase
- Walmart sells firearms in half of its 4,700 US stores
The nation’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores.
“We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years,…
