Orvis Follows Walmart and Dick's in Raising Age for Gun Sales

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Orvis Co., the 162-year-old retailer known for its outdoorsy catalogs, is following Walmart Inc. and Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. in tightening firearms restrictions.

Shoppers will now be required to be 21 to buy shotguns, the company announced Tuesday on Twitter. But customers age 18 to 21 will get an exemption if they have proof of completing a hunter education and safety course, Orvis said.