Here are all of the retailers that have stopped selling assault-style rifles and changed firearm policies following gun-control activists' protests by Kate Taylor on Mar 2, 2018, 9:48 AM Advertisement
Corporate America is leading the charge for gun-control reform. Following the shooting that killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida, the nation has been engulfed in a debate over gun control. This week, some of the largest retailers in America have announced changes to their firearm sales policies. Now, gun-control activists are calling for changes across the industry. Anti-Trump campaign Grab Your Wallet is boycotting retailers that refuse to stop selling assault-style rifles and raise the minimum age to buy guns to 21. Here are all the retailers that have changed their policies on gun sales following the Parkland, Florida shooting: SEE ALSO: LL Bean has raised the minimum age to buy a gun — and it's part of a trend that's sweeping the industry Dick's Sporting Goods  Dick's kicked off the trend on Wednesday with an announcement that it would stop selling assault-style weapons and require gun buyers to be at least 21 years old. The sporting-goods chain sold a gun to Nikolas Cruz, the 19-year-old accused of killing 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, though a different gun was used in the shooting. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their loved ones," the company wrote in a letter to customers. "But thoughts and prayers are not enough," the letter continued. "We have to help solve the problem that's in front of us. Gun violence is an epidemic that's taking the lives of too many people, including the brightest hope for the future of America — our kids."
Walmart  Later on Wednesday, Walmart announced it would also raise the minimum age to buy firearms to 21 years old. The retailer stopped selling assault-style rifles in 2015. The company additionally said it would stop selling items "resembling assault-style rifles, including nonlethal airsoft guns and toys" on its website. "Our heritage as a company has always been in serving sportsmen and hunters, and we will continue to do so in a responsible way," Walmart said in a statement.
Kroger  Kroger announced on Thursday that it is raising its minimum age for gun sales from 18 to 21. Kroger sells firearms in 43 Fred Meyer stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Fred Meyer stores will also stop selling assault-style rifles in all locations. Previously, the chain only sold the controversial type of gun in Alaska, having previously stopped sales in other states "several years ago," according to the company. "Recent events demonstrate the need for additional action on the part of responsible gun retailers," Kroger said in a statement, calling the changes "common sense steps we can take immediately."
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