Walmart, Dick’s Suspend Sale of Certain Semi-Automatic Rifles—What Do You Think?
In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Dick's Sporting Goods also has removed all guns from the store closest to Newtown, CT.
In the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, two major retailers are pulling the plug on sales of certain semi-automatic weapons nationwide. Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world, has suspended sales of some semi-automatic rifles from all stores. The company also has removed all guns from its chain closest to Newtown, CT. In a statement, the store said it ordered the move out of respect for the victims and families of Newtown. Friday’s shooting left 20 children, all between the ages of 6 and 7, and six adults dead. “We are extremely saddened by the unspeakable tragedy that occurred last week in Newtown, CT, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families, and to the entire …
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john tree
12:02 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
OK. well think of it as an insurnace policy. Say a riot breaks out and multiple people break into your home with the intent to do harm to you and your family. If your holding a single shot you might as well shoot youself because one bullet won't do you much good. Also just because Dick's doesnt sell them anymore does't mean the bad guys can't get them and now your at a disadvantage that could … more ›