Gun Sales Become Problem For Wal-Mart
By George Anderson
A report in The Los Angeles Times said California attorney general’s office found Wal-Mart stores “committed nearly 500 violations of the state’s gun laws, including selling weapons to felons and releasing firearms to buyers before the end of the required 10-day waiting period.”
The chain responded by temporarily suspending firearm sales in its Californian stores.
The state’s attorney general, Bill Lockyer praised Wal-Mart for “acting promptly and responsibly.”
Moderator’s Comment: Should the laws governing firearm
sales at retail be changed? How?
Hallye Jordan, a spokeswoman for Mr. Lockyer’s office
was quick to point out Wal-Mart’s problems with gun sales were not a case of
criminal intent. She said, “It’s poor management, poor communication and poor
training.” [George
Anderson – Moderator]