Kroger Co. raises minimum age to purchase firearms to 21 at its Fred Meyer stores

By Sarah Taylor

The Kroger Company joined the ranks of Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in changing the minimum age to purchase all firearms to 21 years old in its Fred Meyer stores.

Fred Meyer is a superstore chain owned by Kroger that has roots in the Pacific Northwest. Kroger operates 133 Fred Meyer stores in the U.S., and made the announcement that it will stop selling firearms and ammunition to those under 21.

A representative for Kroger told Reuters, “Recent events demonstrate the need for additional action on the part of responsible gun retailers.”

“In response to the tragic events in Parkland and elsewhere, we’ve taken a hard look at our policies and procedures for firearm sales,” Kroger added in a statement obtained by CNN Money.

The company also noted that it has plans to scale back gun departments in some Fred Meyer stores “due to softer demand and changing customer preferences.”

“We believe these are common sense steps we can take immediately that are in line with our values and our vision,” the company explained.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Fred Meyer has guns for sale in 44 stores, including some in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Washington.

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Source:: The Blaze