Reporter Denied Gun Purchase After Going To Walmart To Show How Easy It Is To Buy A Gun

By Brandon Curtis

Sometimes, things backfire.

A reporter for Business Insider had recently tried to purchase a firearm from Walmart, in an attempt to show how ridiculously easy the process is. It ended up being so frustrating for her, she gave up.

I went to Walmart to buy a gun as part of an investigation into the placement, selection, marketing, security, and sales of firearms in Walmart’s stores. https://t.co/zDdgZb5xVA

— Hayley Peterson (@hcpeterson) August 21, 2019

Read the article above. It’s good.

First, she had a difficult time figuring out which stores actually sold firearms. Turns out, it’s about half. Once she found a store, she immediately encountered a problem.

On the day she went, the authorized employee who sells firearms wasn’t there. She needed to come back in 2 days.

Then, her trouble really began.

When she went back, she was impressed with how thurough the employee was. Very diligent, adhering to store policies and all laws, and making sure that everything was done properly.

She filled out the info for the background check.

And failed. It would prove impossible for her to purchase a firearm.

The hiccup …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation