Walmart has pulled guns and ammunition from its sales floors ahead of the election, Walmart company officials told USA TODAY.
The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which said the retailer was looking to head off any potential theft of firearms if stores are broken into amid civil unrest related to the election.
“We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have moved our firearms and ammunition off the sales floor as a precaution for the safety of our associates and customers,” Walmart said in a statement to USA TODAY. “These items do remain available for purchase by customers.”