Disappointment, disgust sweeps across gun industry after Dick’s Sporting Goods ditches ‘assault-style’ rifles (VIDEO)

By Christen Smith

Gun groups reacted with disappointment and disgust this week after Dick’s Sporting Goods announced new policies banning firearm sales to customers under 21 and discontinuing its inventory of assault-style rifles.
Dick’s Chief Executive Officer Edward Stack made the declaration Wednesday during an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America. The retailer will drop high capacity magazines and bump stocks, too, according to a statement released later the same day.
“We support and respect the Second Amendment, and we recognize and appreciate that the vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law-abiding citizens,” Stack said. “But 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.”
The policy changes echo what Stack said Congress should do to prevent another school shooting like the Valentine’s Day rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 and wounded 16 others.
“Some will say these steps can’t guarantee tragedies like Parkland will never happen again,” he said. “They may be correct – but if common sense reform is enacted and even one life is saved, it will have

Source: Guns.com