Here’s the Latest Retailer to Stop Selling Firearms, Ammunition to Customers Under 21

By Erika Haas

Another company has decided to take matters into its own hands and will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to customers under the age of 21, following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida where a 19-year-old gunned down 17 people.

L.L. Bean, which specializes in outdoor gear and apparel, made the announcement on Twitter Thursday after a “superfan” asked the retailer to change its policy.

In the wake of this shooting we have reviewed our policy on firearm sales, and we will no longer be selling guns or ammunition to anyone under the age of 21. ^kw

— L.L.Bean (@LLBean) March 2, 2018

The Maine-based company reportedly has 37 stores spread across the 17 states. However, only its flagship store in Freeport has a license to sell firearms. Even there, its selection is limited.

L.L.Bean does not and never has supported the NRA. We also do not sell assault-style firearms, high-capacity firearms, semi-automatic firearms, hand guns or bump stocks. ^lb

— L.L.Bean (@LLBean) February 28, 2018

L.L.Bean only sells firearms specifically for hunting and only in our ME store after comprehensive background checks in compliance w. State/Fed law. We do not sell assault-style firearms, high-capacity firearms, …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms