WYFF 4Updated: 5:48 PM EDT Oct 29, 2020

Walmart is removing guns and ammo from displays at stores, citing civil unrest in parts of the U.S.

"We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have moved our firearms and ammunition off the sales floor as a precaution for the safety of our associates and customers," a company spokesperson told news outlets.

The person did not specify what civil unrest prompted the move.

The retailer made a similar move in June for some stores following protests over the death of George Floyd, who was in Minneapolis police custody. Weapons and ammunition were stored in secured areas.

"It’s important to note that we only sell firearms in approximately half of our stores, primarily where there are large concentrations of hunters, sportsmen and sportswomen," the spokesperson also said. "These items do remain available for purchase by customers.”

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