McMillon said Walmart would continue to sell ammunition and firearms which focus on hunting, along with related accessories and apparel.
"We believe these actions will reduce our market share of ammunition from around 20% to a rang of approximately 6 to 9%," McMillon added.
BREAKING: Walmart will discontinue all sales of short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military style weapons, discontinue sales of handgun ammunition and stop all handgun sales in Alaska, following two shootings at Walmart stores this summer. https://t.co/xtIAvxxWlu pic.twitter.com/d23XxnYDcP
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) September 3, 2019
*WALMART ADDS NEW LIMITS TO GUN,AMMO SALES AFTER STORE SHOOTINGS
— Mike Dorning (@MikeDorning) September 3, 2019
AP: Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it.
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) September 3, 2019
Walmart is also asking its customers not to openly carry weapons into stores as well.
In his statement, McMillon said there 'have been multiple incidents' since the El Paso mass shooting, where people have entered Walmart stores with firearms, 'carrying weapons in a way that frightened or concerned our associates and customers.'
"(W)e are respectfully requesting that customers no longer openly carry firearms into our stores or Sam’s Clubs in states where “open carry” is permitted – unless they are authorized law enforcement officers," McMillon said.
In Congress, Democrats quickly praised the company for the decision.
Pressure works.
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) September 3, 2019
Speaking out works.
Fighting for change works.
The American people will win.#GunReformNow #DoSomething https://t.co/5b5d3HhqYa
Good. https://t.co/J0hsWIZEBc
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) September 3, 2019
“A step in the right direction, and sadly long overdue,” said Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX).
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